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South Watuppa Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.66 degrees N, 71.13 degrees W - Bristol 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 - South Watuppa Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How South Watuppa Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 52% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Ranks #5 for surface area among the Massachusetts lakes counted so far - 1,460 acres.
- About 48 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Pond | Bristol | 2.3 mi | 487.96 acres |
| Cook Pond | Bristol | 2.6 mi | 158 acres |
| Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 3.1 mi | 1,758.37 acres |
| Devol Pond | Bristol | 3.9 mi | 104.68 acres |
| Noquochoke Lake | Bristol | 4.5 mi | 85.77 acres |
| Copicut Reservoir | Bristol | 5.6 mi | 621 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About South Watuppa Pond
How Big Is South Watuppa Pond?
South Watuppa Pond covers 1,460 acres in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is South Watuppa Pond?
South Watuppa Pond reaches 23 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 14 ft.
What Fish Are in South Watuppa Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for South Watuppa Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bristol County?
Watuppa Pond is the largest lake in Bristol County, at 1,758.37 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