Largest lakes & reservoirs in Southeast Michigan 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 15 articles we have published for Southeast Michigan lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US Midwest Region > Michigan > Southeast Michigan > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in Southeast Michigan, only the 15 Southeast Michigan lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Surface area in acres |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie (Canada, Chautauqua-Allegheny Region, NY, Great Lakes Region, PA, Great Lakes of North America, Greater Niagara Region, NY, Michigan, New York, Northeast Ohio, Northwest Ohio, Ohio, Ontario, Canada, Pennsylvania, Southeast Michigan, US Mid-Atlantic Region, US Midwest Region, USA) |
6,261,500 ac | Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes of North America, straddles the borders of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, and the Canadian province of Onta … |
| Lake Saint Clair, MI / Canada (Canada, Michigan, Ontario, Canada, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
275,200 ac | Also known as Lake St. Clair Heart-shaped Lake Saint Clair is the smallest body of water in the Great Lakes system. Tucked between Lake Huron to the north and Lake Erie to the sou … |
| Devils Lake, MI (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1,330 ac | Devils Lake is a 1,330-acre recreational lake in southeastern Michigan near the Ohio border. Devils Lake lies in a region that was once inhabited by a … |
| Cass Lake, MI (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1,282 ac | Michigan is fortunate to have many fishing and water sport destination options. Cass Lake, just a 30-mile ride from Detroit, is a popular freshwater l … |
| Orchard Lake, MI (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
788 ac | Orchard Lake is a 788-acre natural lake in southeastern Michigan, just three miles from the city of Pontiac and 25 miles from Detroit. This residentia … |
| Wamplers Lake (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
750 ac | The favorite destination of many summer visitors, 750-acre Wamplers Lake has delighted countless generations seeking water-based fun. Nestled in the p … |
| Whitmore Lake (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
667 ac | By far the most popular residential lake in the Ann Arbor area is Whitmore Lake. For nearly 100 years this natural lake in the Southeast region of Mic … |
| Huron River Chain of Lakes (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
644 ac | Also known as Portage Chain of Lakes, Pinckney Chain of lakes, Little Portage Lake, Big Portage Lake, Base Line Lake, Tamarack Lake,Whitewood Lakes, Gallagher Lake, Strawberry Lake, Zukey Lake, Bass Lake, Ore Lake One of the best places for lakeside living in Southeastern Michigan is along the lakes and canals of the Huron River Chain of Lakes. Called ‘pontoon h … |
| Duck Lake – Calhoun County, MI (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
629 ac | Located in Calhoun County, Duck Lake is a 629-acre lake near the small community of Springport in south-central Michigan. Listed as one of Michigan’s … |
| Pontiac Lake (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
585 ac | Long a recreational playground in southeast Michigan, Pontiac Lake never fails to enchant visitors. The lake was created in 1927 when the state built … |
| Clark Lake (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
580 ac | Also known as Clarklake One of Southeast Michigan’s long-term favorite places to be in summer is Clark Lake. This natural lake, enhanced in size by a small dam, has been a po … |
| Sand Lake MI (Michigan, Southeast Michigan, US Midwest Region, USA) |
440 ac | Set like a precious gem in the heart of southeast Michigan’s Irish Hills, 440-acre Sand Lake has attracted people to its shores since before Michigan … |