North Pond is a lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Its water-quality measurements are published by MassDEP and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is North Pond?

North Pond has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake covers 46 acres.

Are there boat ramps on North Pond?

North Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Congamond Lakes (North Ramp). Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at North Pond?

North Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Massachusetts's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

North Pond

Hampden County, Massachusetts46 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from MassDEP for this lake.

Max depth

45 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

46 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.5 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Nuisance exotic species
45 ft max depth
Public access

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North Pond in Hampden County, Massachusetts has water-quality measurements published by MassDEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 46 acres.

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North Pond is a 46-acre lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts with a maximum depth of 45 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MassDEP. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What North Pond is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Deep water45 ft surveyed max depth

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. North Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nuisance exotic species, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether North Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for North Pond

These are the measurements MassDEP publishes for North Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Max depth

45 ft

Surface area

46 acres

Shoreline

1.5 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by MassDEP

The depth above comes from a bathymetric survey of this lake, not from a regional estimate.

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

Congamond Lakes (North Ramp)Public

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing North Pond

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EPA Impairment Status

North Pond is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Nuisance exotic speciesOxygen depletion (low DO)

Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MA32022 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Hampden County

Middle Pond1 miView →Congamond Lakes South Pond2.3 miView →Cooley Lake5.1 miView →Granville Reservoir6 miView →Pequot PondEutrophic—View →Ashley Pond—View →

Frequently asked questions about North Pond

Where is North Pond?: North Pond is a lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Its water-quality measurements are published by MassDEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of North Pond?: North Pond in Hampden County, Massachusetts has water-quality measurements published by MassDEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 46 acres.
Is North Pond safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. North Pond is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for nuisance exotic species, oxygen depletion (low DO). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is North Pond?: North Pond has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake covers 46 acres.
Are there boat ramps on North Pond?: North Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Congamond Lakes (North Ramp). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at North Pond?: North Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Massachusetts's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.