How deep is McDonough Lake?

McDonough Lake reaches a maximum depth of 50 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 5 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of McDonough Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on McDonough Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 50 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this McDonough Lake 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

McDonough Lake depth map

McDonough Lake in Barkhamsted, New Hartford, Connecticut reaches a depth of 50 feet. The official Connecticut survey maps 5 depth bands across 87 contour lines. This free map of McDonough Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

McDonough Lake depth chart: 5 depth bands to 50 ft

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

How to fish McDonough Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 50 feet at its deepest, the fish-holding structure is the mid-depth contour: drop-offs, points and inside turns between the shallows and the basin. Use the 5 mapped depth bands to find where contour lines pinch together, which marks the sharpest breaks, and work those edges first, especially early season and again in the fall as fish follow bait between depths.

Ice fishing on McDonough Lake

McDonough Lake is a classic ice-fishing depth: enough water to hold fish all winter without the long freeze-up of a deep basin. Start on the deepest mapped hole at first light, then work the breaks where contour lines tighten. Mid-depth flats near the basin edge produce through midday. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

McDonough Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is McDonough Lake?: McDonough Lake reaches a maximum depth of 50 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 5 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of McDonough Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on McDonough Lake sits toward the southeastern corner of the lake, inside the 50 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this McDonough Lake 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 McDonough Lake

West Hill Pond depth map · 60 ft max · 4 mi away
Highland Lake depth map · 60 ft max · 7 mi away
West Branch Reservoir depth map · 90 ft max · 8 mi away
Twin Lakes South depth map · 18 ft max · 9 mi away
Park Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 10 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near McDonough Lake

McDonough Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

West Hill Pond · 4 mi away
Highland Lake · 7 mi away
West Branch Reservoir · 8 mi away

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