How deep is Black Pond?

Black Pond reaches a maximum depth of 21 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 7 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Black Pond?

The deepest surveyed water on Black Pond sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 21 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Black Pond depth map?

The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Connecticut lake depth maps

Black Pond depth map

Black Pond in Woodstock, Connecticut reaches a depth of 21 feet. The official Connecticut survey maps 7 depth bands across 45 contour lines. This free map of Black Pond shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Black Pond depth chart: 7 depth bands to 21 ft

Data: CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry (CC0), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation

How to fish Black Pond: shallow, weed-oriented water

Topping out around 21 feet, this is a shallow fishery where weed growth, not depth, structures the water. The contours still matter: the deepest hole concentrates fish in high summer and under ice, and subtle one-band depressions are the spots most anglers row straight past. In winter, shallow lakes like this are often first to make safe ice, and the deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point.

Ice fishing on Black Pond

Shallow lakes like Black Pond are usually among the first to make safe, fishable ice. The deepest mapped hole is the classic starting point because it concentrates fish once weed beds die back, and the subtle depressions on the map above are the spots most anglers walk straight past. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Black Pond depth map FAQs

How deep is Black Pond?: Black Pond reaches a maximum depth of 21 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 7 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Black Pond?: The deepest surveyed water on Black Pond sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 21 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Black Pond depth map?: The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Depth maps for lakes near Black Pond

Bigelow Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 3 mi away
Mashapaug Lake depth map · 35 ft max · 5 mi away
Roseland Lake depth map · 18 ft max · 6 mi away
West Thompson Reservoir depth map · 30 ft max · 8 mi away
Alexander Lake depth map · 48 ft max · 12 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Black Pond

Black Pond in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Bigelow Pond · 3 mi away
Mashapaug Lake · 5 mi away
Quasset lake · 6 mi away

Fishing in Connecticut needs a state license: US fishing license guide · all Connecticut venues