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Wachusett Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.38 degrees N, 71.73 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.
How Wachusett Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #2 for surface area among the Massachusetts lakes counted so far - 4,041 acres.
- The largest lake in Worcester County among those counted.
- About 9 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Waushacum Pond | Worcester | 2.3 mi | 190 acres |
| West Waushacum Pond | Worcester | 2.8 mi | 120 acres |
| South Meadow Pond | Worcester | 2.8 mi | 36.57 acres |
| Coachlace Pond | Worcester | 2.9 mi | 35 acres |
| Mossy Pond | Worcester | 3.0 mi | 31.38 acres |
| Clamshell Pond | Worcester | 3.1 mi | 32 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Wachusett Reservoir
How Big Is Wachusett Reservoir?
Wachusett Reservoir covers 4,041 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Wachusett Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Smelt, White Sucker, Banded Killifish and Golden Shiner for Wachusett 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