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Sudbury Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.32 degrees N, 71.51 degrees W - Worcester 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 - Sudbury Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Sudbury Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 93% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Ranks #7 for surface area among the Massachusetts lakes counted so far - 1,240 acres.
- About 15 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
- 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hager Pond | Middlesex | 2.2 mi | 30 acres |
| Foss Reservoir (Number Three) | Middlesex | 2.7 mi | 231.07 acres |
| Williams Lake | Middlesex | 3.1 mi | 73.96 acres |
| Carding Millpond | Middlesex | 3.6 mi | 40.53 acres |
| Fort Meadow Reservoir | Middlesex | 3.7 mi | 248.34 acres |
| Stearns Reservoir (Number 1) | Middlesex | 4.0 mi | 118.17 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sudbury Reservoir
How Big Is Sudbury Reservoir?
Sudbury Reservoir covers 1,240 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Sudbury Reservoir?
Sudbury Reservoir reaches 60 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Sudbury Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreasted Sunfish and Yellow Bullhead for Sudbury Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Worcester County?
Wachusett Reservoir is the largest lake in Worcester County, at 4,041 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