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Sugden Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.27 degrees N, 71.97 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 - Sugden Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Sugden Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 36% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 64% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 9 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whittemore | Worcester | 1.5 mi | 52.14 acres |
| Thompson Pond | Worcester | 1.8 mi | 29.9 acres |
| Burncoat Pond | Worcester | 2.4 mi | 114.66 acres |
| Sargent Pond | Worcester | 3.1 mi | 65.17 acres |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir Number Three | Worcester | 3.1 mi | 36.32 acres |
| Kettle Brook Reservoir Number Four | Worcester | 3.1 mi | 113.42 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sugden Reservoir
How Big Is Sugden Reservoir?
Sugden Reservoir covers 92 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Sugden Reservoir?
Sugden Reservoir reaches 17 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Sugden Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker and American Eel for Sugden 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