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Wallum Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.01 degrees N, 71.77 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 - Wallum Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Wallum Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #3 for depth among the 211 natural lakes counted in Massachusetts so far.
- Larger than 94% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 28 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badluck Lake | Worcester | 2.8 mi | 96.12 acres |
| Whitin Reservoir | Worcester | 4.3 mi | 358 acres |
| Lake Chaubunagungamaug | Worcester | 4.5 mi | 1,278.52 acres |
| Stevens Pond | Worcester | 5.7 mi | 85 acres |
| Club Pond | Worcester | 5.8 mi | 25.7 acres |
| Manchaug Pond | Worcester | 6.3 mi | 375 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Wallum Lake
How Big Is Wallum Lake?
Wallum Lake covers 322 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Wallum Lake?
Wallum Lake reaches 81 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 28 ft.
What Fish Are in Wallum Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Landlocked Alewife and Rainbow Smelt for Wallum Lake.
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