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Yokum Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.30 degrees N, 73.12 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 - Yokum Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Yokum Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 15% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 70% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley Dunton Lake | Berkshire | 1.0 mi | 160 acres |
| Palmer Brook Reservoir | Berkshire | 1.3 mi | 130.97 acres |
| Greenwater Pond | Berkshire | 1.8 mi | 92 acres |
| Rudd Pond | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 71.91 acres |
| Finerty Pond | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 30.02 acres |
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 2.9 mi | 120 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Yokum Pond
How Big Is Yokum Pond?
Yokum Pond covers 106 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Yokum Pond?
Yokum Pond reaches 10 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Yokum Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Yokum Pond.
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