Lakes / Reservoirs in US Midwest Region

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Lake name Lake description
Portage Lake (Manistee County), MI

Portage Lake is a fantastic stop for Lake Michigan travelers. The lake is connected to Lake Michigan by a channel. Boating and sailing visitors often stop here on their way al…

Powers Lake

Those dreaming of a lake getaway in the Lake Michigan region of southeastern Wisconsin couldn’t do much better than Powers Lake. This 450-acre natural freshwater lake offers a…

Prairie Lake
(Also known as Chetek Chain of Lakes)

Prairie Lake is the northernmost lake in the Chetek Chain of Lakes located in Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Northwoods region. The Chetek Chain of Lakes consists of six lakes whic…

Prior Lake
(Also known as Lower Prior Lake, Upper Prior Lake)

Thousands of years ago, when glaciers crept through the part of North America that is now Minnesota, they left behind a series of natural features that would eventually become…

Punderson Lake

A widely-kept secret in the northeastern region of Ohio is the beautiful surroundings and recreation available at Punderson Lake. Completely enclosed by Punderson Lake State P…

Pymatuning Lake, PA/OH
(Also known as Pymatuning Reservoir)

Pymatuning Lake, located in northwestern Pennsylvania and spilling over into northeastern Ohio, is a lake of superlatives: Clocking in at 17,088 acres in area, 17 miles in len…

Rainy Lake, MN / Canada

Rainy Lake’s sprawling 221,000 acres straddle the border of the United States and Canada. Known as a water sports lover’s paradise, Rainy Lake is located in the Northeastern R…

Rathbun Lake, IA
(Also known as Lake Rathbun)

One of the largest lakes in the state of Iowa, Rathbun Lake is located in Appanoose County and is a perfect place to enjoy water sports, fishing, and outdoor activities of all…

Red Cedar Lake

Located in the beautiful rolling hills of northwest Wisconsin, Red Cedar Lake in Barron County welcomes everyone to come for a visit in any season for outdoor recreation and r…

Rend Lake, IL

Rend Lake, located in southern Illinois, is a fantastic place to enjoy all sorts of outdoor recreational activities. This reservoir, the second largest artificial lake in the…

Rest Lake
(Also known as Manitowish Chain of Lakes)

Located in Wisconsin’s Vilas County, Rest Lake is part of the Manitowish Waters Chain which includes 10 beautiful lakes: Manitowish Lake, Little Star Lake, Island Lake, Rest L…

Richmond Lake
(Also known as Richmond Reservoir)

Richmond Lake turned 75 years old in 2012. Built near Aberdeen during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression of the 1930s, Richmond Lake was one of 657 lakes built in South Dakota…