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Watershops Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.11 degrees N, 72.54 degrees W - Hampden 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 - Watershops Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Watershops Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 44% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 84% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 2 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lake | Hampden | 2.4 mi | 27.92 acres |
| Fivemile Pond | Hampden | 3.0 mi | 40 acres |
| Lake Lorraine | Hampden | 3.2 mi | 30 acres |
| Loon Pond | Hampden | 3.5 mi | 25.12 acres |
| Chicopee River Reservoir | Hampden | 4.0 mi | 92.74 acres |
| Dimmock Pond | Hampden | 4.1 mi | 10 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Watershops Pond
How Big Is Watershops Pond?
Watershops Pond covers 180 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Watershops Pond?
Watershops Pond reaches 20 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Watershops Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead, Brown Bullhead and White Sucker for Watershops Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 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