Lakes / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Wedge Pond
Wedge Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.45 degrees N, 71.14 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 - Wedge Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Wedge Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 35% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 3% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mystic Lake | Middlesex | 1.2 mi | 178 acres |
| Horn Pond | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 116 acres |
| Middle Reservoir | Middlesex | 1.4 mi | 55.65 acres |
| South Reservoir | Middlesex | 1.4 mi | 79.62 acres |
| North Reservoir | Middlesex | 1.5 mi | 59.44 acres |
| Lower Mystic Lake | Middlesex | 2.0 mi | 92.91 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Wedge Pond
How Big Is Wedge Pond?
Wedge Pond covers 24 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Wedge Pond?
Wedge Pond reaches 17 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 5 ft.
What Fish Are in Wedge Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Wedge 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