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Stearns Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.62 degrees N, 71.07 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.
How Stearns Pond Stacks Up
- Larger than 32% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 13 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
- 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Brook Reservoir | Essex | 1.6 mi | 71.91 acres |
| Farnums Mill Pond | Essex | 1.7 mi | 26.44 acres |
| Swan Pond | Essex | 2.0 mi | 46.86 acres |
| Field Pond | Essex | 2.1 mi | 68 acres |
| Middleton Pond | Essex | 2.7 mi | 137.82 acres |
| Martins Pond | Middlesex | 3.2 mi | 89.7 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Stearns Pond
How Big Is Stearns Pond?
Stearns Pond covers 41 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Stearns Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, American Eel, Common Shiner and Banded Sunfish for Stearns 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