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Upper Mystic Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.44 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.
How Upper Mystic Lake Stacks Up
- Larger than 84% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 5 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
- 12 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 | 0.8 mi | 92.91 acres |
| Wedge Pond | Middlesex | 1.2 mi | 24 acres |
| South Reservoir | Middlesex | 1.8 mi | 79.62 acres |
| Spy Pond | Middlesex | 2.0 mi | 102 acres |
| Middle Reservoir | Middlesex | 2.1 mi | 55.65 acres |
| Horn Pond | Middlesex | 2.2 mi | 116 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Upper Mystic Lake
How Big Is Upper Mystic Lake?
Upper Mystic Lake covers 178 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Upper Mystic Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Carp, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, American Eel and Alewife for Upper Mystic Lake.
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