Largest lakes & reservoirs in 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 2151 articles we have published for lakes.
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Below are lakes within Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in , only the 2151 lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Surface area in acres |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Kanasatka (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
375 ac | Also known as Long Pond, Red Hill Pond Lake Kanasatka is a clear, 371-acre freshwater lake set among New Hampshire’s towering trees and surrounded by sloping hillsides. The lake was once na … |
| Canobie Lake (Merrimack Valley Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
375 ac | A pair of loons glide across the surface of Canobie Lake in the Merrimack Valley region of southeastern New Hampshire. Although treasured, it is not t … |
| Kinderhook Lake, NY (Capital-Saratoga Region, NY, New York, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
375 ac | In the early 1900’s, travelers rode the train for hours to play along the shores of Kinderhook Lake. Getting to the lake in New York’s Berkshires requ … |
| Coventry Lake, CT (Connecticut, Mystic Country Region, CT, US New England Region, USA) |
373 ac | Also known as Wangumbaug Lake, Lake Wangumbaug In Connecticut’s Mystic Country, farmland, forests, lakes and small quaint villages combine with coastal adventures and exciting cities to create an a … |
| Boulder Lake (Lake Superior Northwoods Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin) |
370 ac | Boulder Lake, in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Northwoods Region, is everything nature lovers could want. Only an hour-and-a-half from either Green Bay or … |
| Devil’s Lake, WI (Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin) |
363 ac | Devil’s Lake, located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, is the central attraction of the self named Devil’s Lake State Park. At over 10,000 acres, this park … |
| Lake Lucille, AK (Alaska, Southcentral Region, AK, US West Region, USA) |
362 ac | Also known as Lucille Lake Located in the Mat-Su Valley in the heart of scenic Alaska, Lake Lucille is a small lake with a rich history. Most of Lake Lucille’s shore is privatel … |
| Lake Sutherland, WA (Olympic Peninsula & Pacific Coast Region, WA, US West Region, USA, Washington) |
361 ac | If you’re considering a visit to Lake Sutherland, in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and Pacific Coast Region, you’re in for a real treat! The all-spor … |
| Lake Acworth, GA (Atlanta Metro Region, GA, Georgia, US South Region, USA) |
360 ac | Also known as Acworth Lake Lake Acworth is built for fun! There are three family-friendly parks surrounding Lake Acworth designed for lake enthusiasts to paddle, picnic and play … |
| Savage River Reservoir, MD (Maryland, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA, Western Maryland) |
360 ac | Fresh, crystal clear mountain water makes Savage River Reservoir a beautiful destination in northwestern Maryland. Located in a canyon of the Savage R … |
| Lake Waveland (Indiana, US Midwest Region, USA, West Indiana) |
358 ac | Nestled in the southwest corner of Montgomery County sits Lake Waveland, one of the county’s greatest assets. The 360-acre lake is bordered by 248-acr … |
| Lake Bled, Slovenia (Julian Alps, Slovenia, Slovenia) |
358 ac | Also known as Bled Lake Lake Bled, in the majestic Julian Alps, is a fairytale vision come to life. This small glacial lake, crowned with a picture-book island, is a vacation … |