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York Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.10 degrees N, 73.18 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 - York Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How York Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 27% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 14% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windemere Lake Reservoir | Berkshire | 1.4 mi | 84.02 acres |
| Atwater Pond | Berkshire | 1.7 mi | 28.91 acres |
| Harnett Pond | Berkshire | 2.2 mi | 32.37 acres |
| Thousand Acre Swamp Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 144.8 acres |
| East Indies Pond | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 72.15 acres |
| West Lake | Berkshire | 2.6 mi | 60 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About York Lake
How Big Is York Lake?
York Lake covers 30 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is York Lake?
York Lake reaches 14 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in York Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for York 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