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Snipatuit Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.77 degrees N, 70.86 degrees W - Plymouth 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 - Snipatuit Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Snipatuit Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 20% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 98% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 42 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Plymouth | 0.6 mi | 32.39 acres |
| Snows Pond | Plymouth | 1.2 mi | 54.61 acres |
| Great Quittacas Pond | Plymouth | 2.6 mi | 1,145.37 acres |
| Little Quittacas Pond | Plymouth | 3.0 mi | 305.97 acres |
| Leonards Pond | Plymouth | 3.4 mi | 49.42 acres |
| New Bedford Reservoir | Bristol | 3.4 mi | 47.69 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Snipatuit Pond
How Big Is Snipatuit Pond?
Snipatuit Pond covers 667 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Snipatuit Pond?
Snipatuit Pond reaches 11 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4.6 ft.
What Fish Are in Snipatuit Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, American Eel and Alewife (Sea-Run) for Snipatuit Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Plymouth County?
Assawompset Pond is the largest lake in Plymouth County, at 2,652.37 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