Largest lakes & reservoirs in Colorado by acres
There is no widely-accepted minimum surface area that defines a lake. What LakeLubbers describes as a lake, you might call a pond. Acreage of a lake (or sometimes square kilometers) is most often measured at the top surface area when the lake is at normal elevation. The surface area can be considerably smaller or larger when lake levels are lower or higher than normal. North America’s Lake Superior is the world’s largest freshwater lake by this measure.The other measure of a lake’s size is the lake’s water volume. By that measure, the world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal in Siberia.
You can find many of the world’s largest lakes (acres) on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Note: For some lakes, "Largest Lakes - Acres" data is unknown or does not apply, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 49 articles we have published for Colorado lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US West Region > Colorado > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in Colorado, only the 49 Colorado lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Surface area in acres | Lake description |
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Carter Lake CO (Colorado, Front Range Region, CO, US West Region, USA) |
1,100 ac | Also known as Carter Lake Reservoir, Carter Reservoir Carter Lake is a major source of fun for residents and visitors to the Loveland area of Colorado’s Front Range. The reservoir is one of two main stora … |
Steamboat Lake, CO (Colorado, Northwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
1,011 ac | If fishing one “gold medal” lake is good, then two must be better – and that is just what you will find at Steamboat Lake in northwestern Colorado. Th … |
Cherry Creek Reservoir, CO (Colorado, Denver Area, CO, US West Region, USA) |
844 ac | Also known as Cherry Creek Lake Affectionately called “Denver’s Backyard,” Cherry Creek Lake and State Park provide recreation opportunities for families from all over. Located in Au … |
Aurora Reservoir, CO (Colorado, Denver Area, CO, US West Region, USA) |
820 ac | If you’re looking for a peaceful, activity-oriented Colorado vacation in the Denver Region, you can’t go wrong with Aurora Reservoir. This 820-acre ci … |
Morrow Point Reservoir, CO (Colorado, Southwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
817 ac | Only something truly breathtaking and extraordinary would make it worth carrying a kayak down 232 steps. The steep, rocky cliffs meeting the clear blu … |
Trinidad Lake, CO (Colorado, Southeast Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
800 ac | Also known as Trinidad Reservoir Seated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern Colorado, Trinidad Lake is a great place to fish, boat, sail, and enjoy the outdoors. W … |
Electra Lake, CO (Colorado, Southwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
800 ac | Also known as Cascade Reservoir The majestic peaks of the San Juan Mountains stand guard over the breathtaking beauty of southwestern Colorado’s Electra Lake. Found 25 miles north of … |
Willow Creek Reservoir (Colorado, Northwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
750 ac | A vital link in the chain of water projects that irrigate Colorado’s Eastern Slope, Willow Creek Reservoir is less-known and less crowded than many ne … |
Grand Lake, CO (Colorado, Front Range Region, CO, US West Region, USA) |
515 ac | Nestled in the Rocky Mountains and filled with water from melting snow, Grand Lake is the headwaters of the Colorado River and one of the state’s trea … |
Lake San Cristobal, CO (Colorado, Southwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
350 ac | Surrounded by ghost towns and a rich mining history and in the shadows of some of the tallest mountains in the county, Lake San Cristobal is a beautif … |
Crystal Reservoir, CO (Colorado, Southwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
301 ac | In 1882 the Curecanti needle became the symbol for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. With its steep cliffs and rock formations, the area around Crys … |
Pearl Lake, CO (Colorado, Northwest Colorado, US West Region, USA) |
167 ac | Also known as Lester Creek Reservoir Capturing a scene from America’s West, Pearl Lake reflects pine-covered hills, rocky peaks and expansive blue skies typical of northwestern Colorado. … |