Lakes / Massachusetts / Franklin County / White Pond
White Pond, Franklin County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.55 degrees N, 72.26 degrees W - Franklin 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 - White Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How White Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 94% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 30% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 27 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Athol Pond | Franklin | 1.0 mi | 82.78 acres |
| Lake Rohunta | Franklin | 1.3 mi | 255 acres |
| North Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 2.1 mi | 43 acres |
| South Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 2.5 mi | 37.81 acres |
| Riceville Pond | Worcester | 2.7 mi | 61 acres |
| Davenport Pond | Worcester | 2.9 mi | 30.39 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About White Pond
How Big Is White Pond?
White Pond covers 40 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is White Pond?
White Pond reaches 63 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 27 ft.
What Fish Are in White Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for White Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 24,012 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