Lake Chaubunagungamaug Lake

Address: Lake Chaubunagungamaug (Webster Lake), Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a freshwater lake in Webster, Massachusetts, noted locally for its long Native American name and recreational use.

The lake’s name derives from an Algonquian phrase and has been used in several variant spellings over time; the lake has long been a local centre for recreation and settlement. European-American development around the lake increased in the 19th and 20th centuries with camps, homes and public amenities.

Located in the town of Webster in Worcester County, the lake sits in central Massachusetts roughly 60 miles west of Boston and is surrounded by mixed woodland and residential areas.

• Alternate name: Also commonly called Webster Lake and famous for its long Algonquian name that is often cited in lists of long place names in the United States.

Webster Lake is in Webster, Massachusetts, about 60-70 miles (1-1.5 hours) southwest of Boston by road via I-495 and MA-16/US-20. Local parking and public access points are scattered around the shore; the town center is a short drive from lake access sites.

• If seeking the famously long Algonquian name (often rendered with 45 letters), ask locals for the Cape Cod pronunciation-most people call it Webster Lake or by its shorter variant.
• Fishing and paddling are popular; check local boat-launch rules and private-residence restrictions on the shoreline.
• Seasonal birding is worthwhile-expect common freshwater species and migratory visitors in spring and autumn.