Largest lakes & reservoirs in Pennsylvania 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 40 articles we have published for Pennsylvania lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US Mid-Atlantic Region > Pennsylvania > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in Pennsylvania, only the 40 Pennsylvania lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Surface area in acres | Lake description |
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Lake Henry (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
308 ac | Also known as Maplewood Lake, Blueberry Lake Located in Pennsylvania’s Northeast Mountains, Lake Henry is one of the better-kept secrets of the Poconos. At 310 acres, the lake is known by at leas … |
Lake Redman & Lake Williams (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dutch Country Region, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
290 ac | Also known as Redman Reservoir, Williams Reservoir Two reservoirs in quick succession in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lake Redman and Lake Williams provide tons of fun and outdoor recreation to resident … |
Lake Naomi, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
277 ac | Lake Naomi, located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, offers residents and visitors alike four seasons of recreation. During every … |
The Hideout at Lake Ariel, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
254 ac | Also known as Roamingwood Lake For anyone who was sorry to see summer camp end, the Hideout in Lake Ariel could be the answer. Tucked away in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, T … |
Big Boulder Lake, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
175 ac | In winter visitors to Big Boulder Lake can look across the frozen water to the ski slopes beyond. In spring and summer mountain laurel dots the shore, … |
Canadohta Lake, PA (Great Lakes Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
168 ac | Canadohta Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Pennsylvania. Its tree-lined shores and spring-fed waters are located in the Keystone State’s Gr … |
Lake Stoneycreek, PA (Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh & Countryside Region, PA, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
166 ac | Tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains of south west Pennsylvania, Lake Stoneycreek is a private mountain jewel. Close enough to enjoy everything the … |
Lake Heritage (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dutch Country Region, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
154 ac | One of Pennsylvania Dutch Country’s best residential neighborhoods is Lake Heritage, a gated community built around the shores of a 154-acre, private … |
Lake Harmony, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
125 ac | People have been fleeing the city for the solitude of Lake Harmony for over a hundred years. With its clear mountain water, natural beauty and wide ra … |
Lake Nuangola, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
103 ac | Also known as Nuangola Lake Lake Nuangola, also known as Nuangola Lake, is located in Luzerne County in the Northeastern Mountain Region of Pennsylvania. At just over 1165 feet i … |
Pinecrest Lake, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
77 ac | Nestled in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Pinecrest Lake is a first class private community complete with a championship golf course, … |
Eagle Lake, PA (Northeastern Mountains Region, PA, Pennsylvania, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
70 ac | Also known as Henry Lake Sparkling Eagle Lake (formerly Henry Lake) is the center of the Eagle Lake Community Association – a campsite and mobile home community located in the … |