Indian Lake (Massachusetts) facts for kids
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Location in Massachusetts
Indian Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°18′00″N 71°48′24″W / 42.30000°N 71.80667°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Average depth | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Dam | Indian Lake Dam |
| Islands | Sears Island |
Indian Lake, also known as North Pond, is a lake in northern Worcester, Massachusetts. The water in the lake looks a bit brownish. You can usually see about five feet down into the water.
On average, the lake is about 8 feet deep. Its deepest point is around 15 feet. The bottom of the lake is made of soft mud, called muck, and rocks. Many homes and businesses are built along the lake's edge.
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Fun Things to Do at Indian Lake
Indian Lake offers a few spots for people to enjoy the water and outdoors.
Shore Park Beach
Shore Park is a 5-acre park located at 115 Shore Drive. It has a beach where you can swim. The beach is open to everyone from July 1st until late August. During these months, a lifeguard is on duty from noon to 7 PM to keep everyone safe.
Morgan Landing
Morgan Landing is another spot on Grove Street. It does not have a beach for swimming. However, it is a great place for boating. This area covers about 11.2 acres of land.
Amazing Wildlife in the Lake
Indian Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. Scientists last studied the fish here in the summer of 1996.
Fish Species
They found eleven different types of fish living in the lake. These included:
- White perch
- Yellow perch
- Largemouth bass
- Golden shiner
- Black crappies
- Bluegills
- Pumpkinseeds
- Yellow bullhead
- Brown bullhead
- Carp
- White suckers
Special Fish in the Lake
Other studies in 1994 also found Northern pike in the lake. Since 1981, the lake has often been stocked with northern pike. It has also been stocked with tiger muskies. Stocking means adding fish to the lake to help the population grow.
Boating on Indian Lake
The north side of Indian Lake used to be home to the Indian Lake Yacht Club. This club has been closed for several years now.
The public beach at Shore Park is owned by the City of Worcester. The Bancroft School helps maintain it. During the summer, the Greendale YMCA provides staff for the beach.
Images for kids
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The first logo used for the Shore Park Community Sailing Club
