Largest lakes & reservoirs in by shoreline length
The length of the exterior shoreline around a lake is measured at the lake’s normal elevation. The shoreline length can be considerably shorter or longer when lake water levels are lower or higher than normal. A lake with many coves has a much longer shoreline than a lake of similar surface area that is nearly circular in shape.When known, the shoreline miles that we report in our statistics include only the lake’s exterior shoreline, and exclude the shorelines of islands located within a lake’s boundaries. In lakes with many islands, those islands’ combined shorelines may exceed a lake’s exterior shoreline.
You can find many of the world’s longest-shoreline lakes on LakeLubbers. Note: For some lakes, "Longest Shorelines" data is unknown or does not apply, so this table may display fewer lakes than the total 2151 articles we have published for lakes.
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Below are lakes within Compared by longest shoreline length in miles. This list does not represent all lakes in , only the 2151 lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Shoreline length in miles |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Patzcuaro, Mexico (Central Mexico, Mexico) |
31 mi | Also known as Lago de Patzcuaro Lake Patzcuaro, in the State of Michoacan in Central Mexico plays a key role in the history of Michoacan and indeed all of Mexico. The large volcanic … |
| Lake Pillsbury, CA (California, North Coast Region, CA, US West Region, USA) |
31 mi | Surrounded by the Mendocino National Forest and approachable only by gravel roads, Lake Pillsbury in Lake County, California is an exciting destinatio … |
| Long Pond, ME (Kennebec & Moose River Valleys Region, ME, Maine, US New England Region, USA) |
31 mi | Also known as Belgrade Lakes Only in stoic northern New England would Long Pond be called a pond instead of a lake. The 2557-acre lake, in Maine’s Kennebec and Moose River Valleys … |
| Tom Steed Lake, OK (Great Plains Country, OK, Oklahoma, US Southwest Region, USA) |
31 mi | Also known as Tom Steed Reservoir Tom Steed Lake lies on West Otter Creek, nestled in the heart of the Great Plains Country, north of the Oklahoma-Texas border. Boasting 31 miles of sh … |
| Calamus Reservoir, NE (Nebraska, Sandhills Region, NE, US Midwest Region, USA) |
31 mi | Located in central Nebraska, the Calamus Reservoir is a wonderful place to relax, appreciate the beauty of nature, and enjoy some fun on the water. Th … |
| Tygart Lake, WV (Mountaineer Country, WV, US South Region, USA, West Virginia) |
31 mi | The wilderness song of Tygart Lake calls to fishing enthusiasts, boaters, campers, hikers, writers and artisans. Located near the beautiful Appalachia … |
| Beech Fork Lake, WV (Metro Valley Region, WV, US South Region, USA, West Virginia) |
31 mi | Nestled in the verdant West Virginia hills off of Interstate 64 in Wayne County, Beech Fork Lake provides endless entertainment for visitors seeking a … |
| Lake Jesup, FL (East Central Florida, Florida, US South Region, USA) |
31 mi | At 16,000 acres, Lake Jesup is one of central Florida’s largest lakes and, indeed, one of the largest lakes in the state. Though not a swimming lake, … |
| Messalonskee Lake, ME (Kennebec & Moose River Valleys Region, ME, Maine, US New England Region, USA) |
30 mi | Also known as Snow Pond, Nine Mile Pond The last lake in the Belgrade Lakes chain of lakes is 3691-acre Messalonskee Lake. Located in the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys Region, Messalonske … |
| Nimpkish Lake (British Columbia, Canada, Canada) |
30 mi | Also known as Lake Nimpkish Nimpkish Lake is a scenic wonder and a prime destination for windsurfers and fishermen. Located at the northeast corner of Vancouver Island, Nimpkish … |
| Little Limestone Lake (Canada, Manitoba, Canada) |
30 mi | One of Manitoba’s newest provincial parks is the home of Little Limestone Lake. The approximately 10,000-acre lake is unusual in that it is considered … |
| Mazinaw Lake (Canada, Ontario, Canada) |
30 mi | Also known as Upper Mazinaw Lake, Lower Mazinaw Lake Amazing Mazinaw Lake holds court as the headwaters of Canada’s Mississippi River in eastern Ontario. This beautiful sprawling lake has alternately del … |