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Upper Spectacle Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.18 degrees N, 73.12 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 - Upper Spectacle Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Upper Spectacle Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 48% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 43% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 28 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 7 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 Spectacle Pond | Berkshire | 1.1 mi | 70 acres |
| Hayes Pond | Berkshire | 2.4 mi | 46.21 acres |
| Clam Lake Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.8 mi | 50.9 acres |
| Stedman Pond | Berkshire | 3.0 mi | 30.39 acres |
| Abbey Lake | Berkshire | 3.5 mi | 42.26 acres |
| Hayden Pond | Berkshire | 3.6 mi | 27.92 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Upper Spectacle Pond
How Big Is Upper Spectacle Pond?
Upper Spectacle Pond covers 53 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Upper Spectacle Pond?
Upper Spectacle Pond reaches 22 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Upper Spectacle Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Upper Spectacle Pond.
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