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Walden Pond, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.44 degrees N, 71.34 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.
Depth Profile - Walden Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Walden Pond Stacks Up
- The deepest natural lake counted in Massachusetts - 100 ft at its deepest.
- Larger than 50% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 39 ft is more than 3 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 13 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Bay | Middlesex | 1.2 mi | 71.91 acres |
| Flints Pond | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 161.8 acres |
| Farrar Pond | Middlesex | 1.9 mi | 82.69 acres |
| White Pond | Middlesex | 2.7 mi | 36.08 acres |
| Warners Pond | Middlesex | 3.6 mi | 61.28 acres |
| Batemans Pond | Middlesex | 4.0 mi | 25.7 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Walden Pond
How Big Is Walden Pond?
Walden Pond covers 62 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Walden Pond?
Walden Pond reaches 100 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 39 ft.
What Fish Are in Walden Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreasted Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Walden Pond.
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