Lakes / Massachusetts / Essex County / Sluice Pond
Sluice Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.49 degrees N, 70.97 degrees W - Essex County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Sluice Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Sluice Pond Stacks Up
- Ranks #6 for depth among the 211 natural lakes counted in Massachusetts so far.
- Larger than 37% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 10 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 10 fish species on the MassWildlife list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Pond | Essex | 0.9 mi | 25.48 acres |
| Flax Pond | Essex | 0.9 mi | 71 acres |
| Breeds Pond | Essex | 0.9 mi | 204.94 acres |
| Walden Pond | Essex | 1.8 mi | 223.14 acres |
| Birch Pond | Essex | 2.0 mi | 84.38 acres |
| Cedar Pond | Essex | 2.1 mi | 30.15 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sluice Pond
How Big Is Sluice Pond?
Sluice Pond covers 45 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Sluice Pond?
Sluice Pond reaches 69 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Sluice Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Sluice Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden Pond | Middlesex | 62 acres | 100 ft |
| 2 | Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 206 acres | 96 ft |
| 3 | Wallum Lake | Worcester | 322 acres | 81 ft |
| 4 | Onota Lake | Berkshire | 653 acres | 72 ft |
| 5 | Ashumet Pond | Barnstable | 220 acres | 69 ft |
All 211 Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quabbin Reservoir | Franklin | 24,012 acres | - |
| 2 | Wachusett Reservoir | Worcester | 4,041 acres | - |
| 3 | Assawompset Pond | Plymouth | 2,652.37 acres | - |
| 4 | Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,758.37 acres | - |
| 5 | South Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,460 acres | 23 ft |
All 784 Massachusetts lakes ranked by surface area