10
Largest Lakes In The United States

1
Rainy Lake

Rainy Lake is a natural lake that is on the border of Minnesota and Canada, so it’s not located entirely within the U.S.

2
The Salton Sea

As the name suggests, Salton Lake is a saltwater lake, and it’s man-made. This lake is entirely within the state of California.

3
Fort Peck Lake

Fort Peck Lake is located in Montana, and it was designed as a reservoir and dam system that would help with the navigation of the Missouri River. 

4
Selawik Lake

Located in Alaska, Selawik Lake is the third-largest lake in the massive state. 

5
Red Lake

This lake is located in the north part of Minnesota, and it is located entirely within the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

6
Lake St. Clair

Lake St. Clair is connected to other large bodies of water like the Detroit River and Lake Erie as well as the St. Clair River.

7
Becharof Lake

Located on the peninsula of Alaska, Becharof Lake was discovered in the 18th century. It became part of the United States in 1867.

8
Lake Sakakawea

This lake is a man-made construction located entirely in North Dakota. This reservoir was made in 1953.

9
Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain is a natural lake that extends into New York and Vermont in the U.S. and Quebec in Canada.

10
Lake Pontchartrain

Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain is a natural and brackish lake due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

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