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West Waushacum Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.41 degrees N, 71.76 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.
How West Waushacum Pond Stacks Up
- Larger than 75% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 11 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
- 11 fish species on the MassWildlife list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quag | Worcester | 0.4 mi | 35 acres |
| East Waushacum Pond | Worcester | 0.9 mi | 190 acres |
| Wachusett Reservoir | Worcester | 2.8 mi | 4,041 acres |
| South Meadow Pond | Worcester | 3.0 mi | 36.57 acres |
| Mossy Pond | Worcester | 3.2 mi | 31.38 acres |
| Coachlace Pond | Worcester | 3.4 mi | 35 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About West Waushacum Pond
How Big Is West Waushacum Pond?
West Waushacum Pond covers 120 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in West Waushacum Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead and Golden Shiner for West Waushacum Pond.
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