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West Lake, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.13 degrees N, 73.16 degrees W - Berkshire 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 - West Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How West Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 26% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 48% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lake | Berkshire | 0.7 mi | 42.26 acres |
| Atwater Pond | Berkshire | 1.7 mi | 28.91 acres |
| Harnett Pond | Berkshire | 1.7 mi | 32.37 acres |
| Stedman Pond | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 30.39 acres |
| York Lake | Berkshire | 2.6 mi | 30 acres |
| Clam Lake Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.9 mi | 50.9 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About West Lake
How Big Is West Lake?
West Lake covers 60 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is West Lake?
West Lake reaches 13 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 8 ft.
What Fish Are in West Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Rock Bass and Golden Shiner for West Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Berkshire County?
Onota Lake is the largest lake in Berkshire County, at 653 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