Lakes / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Spy Pond
Spy Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.41 degrees N, 71.15 degrees W - Middlesex 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 - Spy Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Spy Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 73% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 69% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 3 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
- 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mystic Lake | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 92.91 acres |
| Fresh Pond | Middlesex | 1.6 mi | 66 acres |
| Upper Mystic Lake | Middlesex | 2.0 mi | 178 acres |
| South Reservoir | Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 79.62 acres |
| Wedge Pond | Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 24 acres |
| Middle Reservoir | Middlesex | 3.8 mi | 55.65 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Spy Pond
How Big Is Spy Pond?
Spy Pond covers 102 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Spy Pond?
Spy Pond reaches 36 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Spy Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, Banded Killifish and American Eel for Spy Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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