Biggest Lakes in the US Map

Lake Superior

5.0

The largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, straddling the U.S.–Canada border with dramatic cliffs and cold, clear waters.

Lake Huron

Known for its pristine beaches and the world’s largest freshwater island, Manitoulin, Lake Huron connects to Lake Michigan at the Straits of Mackinac.

Lake Michigan

4.5

The only Great Lake entirely in the U.S., Lake Michigan is lined with beaches, dunes, and major cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.

Lake Erie

5.0

Shallowest of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie warms quickly in summer and offers excellent fishing and recreation.

Lake Ontario

The smallest Great Lake by surface area, it borders New York and Ontario and serves as the outlet to the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence River.

Lake Of The Woods

Shared with Canada, this vast northern lake has 14,500+ islands and remote fishing lodges across its wilderness shoreline.

Lake Okeechobee

Opens at 9am

4.5

Florida’s inland sea, Okeechobee is vital for water management and a hub for fishing, birdwatching, and boating.

Great Salt Lake

The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, it fluctuates in size and supports a unique desert ecosystem.

Iliamna, AK

Alaska’s biggest lake, Iliamna is glacier-fed and home to one of the world’s largest sockeye salmon runs.

Lake Oahe

A massive Missouri River reservoir stretching into North Dakota, Lake Oahe offers boating, fishing, and scenic bluffs.