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Stockbridge Bowl, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.34 degrees N, 73.32 degrees W - Berkshire 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 - Stockbridge Bowl
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Stockbridge Bowl Stacks Up
- Deeper than 89% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 96% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 25 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 41 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Averic | Berkshire | 1.8 mi | 41.77 acres |
| Lenox Reservoirs | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 27.42 acres |
| Laurel Lake | Berkshire | 2.6 mi | 170 acres |
| Shaker Mill Pond | Berkshire | 2.7 mi | 27.01 acres |
| Crane Lake | Berkshire | 3.3 mi | 27.43 acres |
| Woods Pond | Berkshire | 4.2 mi | 110.47 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Stockbridge Bowl
How Big Is Stockbridge Bowl?
Stockbridge Bowl covers 398 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Stockbridge Bowl?
Stockbridge Bowl reaches 52 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 25 ft.
What Fish Are in Stockbridge Bowl?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Stockbridge Bowl.
What Is the Largest Lake in Berkshire County?
Onota Lake is the largest lake in Berkshire County, at 653 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