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Lake Rotoma

(North Island, New Zealand)

2,768 acres

13 miles of shoreline

272 feet max. depth

1,037 feet above sea level

Lake Rotoma is a remarkable lake. The lake is the easternmost in a chain of three lakes northeast of Lake Rotorua. Here in the Rotorua Region of the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand's North Island, Lake Rotoma outshines its mates, Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoehu with its startling clarity. Indeed, Lake Rotoma is the cleanest and clearest lake in the entire Rotorua region. Located halfway between Rotorua ... Read full review

Lake Petit

(Georgia, USA)

110 acres

1,538 feet above sea level

Lake Petit, Lake Sconti, and Lake Disharoon are located in Georgia's premier mountain community known as Big Canoe. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Big Canoe was called the Enchanted Land by Native Americans. Seven of Georgia's largest mountain peaks cradle the resort community, while the sparkling blue waters of the three lakes add to the serenity. Lake Petit covers about 110 acres, Lake Sconti ... Read full review

Lough Corrib

(Ireland)

44,000 acres

87 miles of shoreline

138 feet max. depth

29 feet above sea level

Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland, covering about 44,000 acres. Situated between Galway City and the County Mayo, Lough Corrib's lush landscape consists of green pastures on the eastern shores, rugged foothills off to the west and views of the Connemara Mountains to the north. The beauty of Lough Corrib is a beacon to weary travelers, urging them to stop and rest along the ... Read full review

Diamond Valley Lake

(California, USA)

4,500 acres

26 miles of shoreline

260 feet max. depth

1,678 feet above sea level

Diamond Valley Lake lies between two mountains in California's Inland Empire tourism region. The 4,500-acre lake is Southern California's newest and largest reservoir. It has only been at full pond since 2002 and already has been crowned the "Jewel" of California lakes, with a reputation for excellent fishing. The Metropolitan Water District created Diamond Valley Lake mainly as an emergency source ... Read full review

Kanas Lake

(Northwest China, China)

11,300 acres

618 feet max. depth

4,396 feet above sea level

One of the most interesting and beautiful tourist destinations in China's far northwest region is Kanas Lake. Located in the Altay Mountains, the glacially-carved lake forms a kidney-shaped gem along the glacier-fed Kanas River. At 4,396 feet elevation, the surroundings are alpine with spectacular scenery. Heavily wooded, the entire lake lies within the 216,217-acre Kanas Lake Geopark with the immediate ... Read full review

Donnells Reservoir

(California, USA)

425 acres

4,913 feet above sea level

Donnells Reservoir is one of the Central Sierra's most picturesque lakes. Sometimes called Donnell Lake, it has its own dedicated viewing location and is often seen but seldom visited. The miles-long reservoir flooding a portion of the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River lies between steep granite cliffs with no walkable shoreline and road access suitable only for 4-wheel drive vehicles. At nearly ... Read full review

Argentino Lake

(Santa Cruz, Argentina)

362,255 acres

398 miles of shoreline

1,640 feet max. depth

614 feet above sea level

Argentino Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Argentina, covers a massive 362,255 acres in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The lake lies within the Los Glaciares National Park, tucked away in the Andes Mountains. The landscape of the area is definitely unique with its massive ice fields and gigantic glaciers, and serves as a popular tourist destination. Cool in the summer and warm ... Read full review

Wilson Lake

(Kansas, USA)

9,020 acres

100 miles of shoreline

65 feet max. depth

1,515 feet above sea level

Nicknamed the "Clearest Lake in Kansas", Wilson Lake is located in the heart of the Smoky Hills of central Kansas. This reservoir is an unexpected jewel in the wide, flat expanse of the Kansas prairie. Wilson Lake is conveniently located just five miles north of Interstate 70 in the Saline River Valley. Wilson Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area offer diverse recreational activities to please ... Read full review