Largest lakes & reservoirs in Vermont 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 33 articles we have published for Vermont lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US New England Region > Vermont > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in Vermont, only the 33 Vermont lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Surface area in acres | Lake description |
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Island Pond (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
626 ac | One of Vermont’s northernmost lakes is Island Pond. Tucked in the Northeast Kingdom Region, Island Pond is only 15 miles south of the Canadian border. … |
Lake Salem (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
573 ac | Also known as Big Salem Lake, Little Salem Lake Salem Lake is nestled in Vermont’s breathtaking Northeast Kingdom and consists of Big Salem Lake and Little Salem Lake. Hayward Road Bridge spans the … |
Lake Morey (Eastern Vermont Gateways Region, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
547 ac | Also known as Fairlee Pond Located in one of Vermont’s oldest and most historic areas, Lake Morey has been a summer camp getaway for generations. Just west of the Connecticut Ri … |
Lake Hortonia (Crossroads of Vermont, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
479 ac | Also known as Hortonia Lake, Horton Pond Lake Hortonia, in the Crossroads of Vermont Region, inhabits a special place in the history of Vermont and Rutland County. Although the original pond … |
Lake Fairlee (Eastern Vermont Gateways Region, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
457 ac | Lake Fairlee is a lake where memories are made. The 450-acre lake in the Eastern Vermont Gateways region is a natural lake, enlarged by damming a trib … |
Lake Groton (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
422 ac | Also known as Groton Pond Nestled snugly among heavily forested mountains, Lake Groton has been a favorite summer getaway for generations of ‘camp’ owners. Over 400 acres of wa … |
Harveys Lake VT (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
350 ac | Also known as Harvey's Lake, Harvey Lake, Lake Harvey Harveys Lake may be one of the best-kept water secrets in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The 350-acre lake has no publicly advertised amenities, making … |
Lake Elmore (Stowe-Smugglers' Notch Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
219 ac | Also known as Elmore Pond, Meades Pond The local slogan, “Beauty Spot of Vermont,” suits Lake Elmore to a ‘T’. This lovely lake nestles beneath Mt. Elmore in the Stowe/Smugglers’ Notch regi … |
Lake Raponda (Southern Vermont, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
212 ac | Occupying a prime spot in the recreational haven of the Southern Vermont Region, Lake Raponda has welcomed generations of visitors to its pleasant sho … |
Shadow Lake (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
210 ac | Also known as Lake Shadow Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Shadow Lake is encased in beauty all year long with dazzling autumns and stunning springs. Shadow … |
Lake Eden (Stowe-Smugglers' Notch Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
198 ac | Also known as Eden Lake Vermont is home to some stunning lakes, including Lake Eden, named after a town with the same name. The Town of Eden was chartered to 72 Green Mountai … |
Neal’s Pond (Northeast Kingdom Region, VT, US New England Region, USA, Vermont) |
185 ac | Along the miles of rolling hills and pastures in Essex County, Vermont, there is quaint body of water known as Neal’s Pond Here you can lose track of … |