
Iowa Lakes by Region
Iowa : Central (2)
Iowa : East Central (2)
Iowa : North Central (1)
Iowa : Northwest (7)
- East Okoboji Lake
- Spirit Lake
- Iowa Great Lakes
- Storm Lake
- Okamanpeedan Lake
- West Okoboji Lake
- Silver Lake
Iowa : South Central (2)
Iowa : Southwest (1)
Iowa Lakes and Reservoirs
Iowa Lakes A-Z
Lakes in IA
Lake Name | Lake Summary |
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Big Creek Lake |
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Carter Lake |
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Clear Lake |
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Coralville Lake |
![]() Star of east-central Iowa's recreation opportunities, Coralville Lake has led the pack for the 60 years of its existence. Originally built to control ... |
East Okoboji Lake |
Also known as: East Lake Okoboji East Okoboji Lake is one of a chain of lakes known as Iowa's Great Lakes. East Okoboji Lake received its unique name from the Dakota Indians. They called ... |
Iowa Great Lakes |
![]() Most of the world equates Iowa with corn fields and election-year Straw Polls and has never heard of Iowa's Great Lakes. Nestled in the Northwest Region ... |
Lake Macbride |
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Lake Red Rock |
![]() Lake Red Rock is a reservoir in south-central Iowa created by the Army Corps of Engineers. This Marion County lake was constructed over the course of ... |
Okamanpeedan Lake |
Also known as: Tuttle Lake Located in Martin County, Minnesota and Emmet County, Iowa, Okamanpeedan Lake is also known as Tuttle Lake. Okamanpeedan is Native American for "nesting ... |
Rathbun Lake |
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 ... |
Saylorville Lake |
![]() Saylorville Lake is a man-made reservoir located on the Des Moines River bordering the town of Polk City, about 11 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa. The ... |
Silver Lake |
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Spirit Lake |
![]() Spirit Lake is one of a chain of lakes known as Iowa's Great Lakes. Also called Big Spirit Lake, this natural body of water was named by the Dakota Native ... |
Storm Lake |
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West Okoboji Lake |
![]() West Okoboji Lake is one of Iowa's eight Great Lakes located in Dickinson County. It was named "Minnetonka" by the Sioux Indians meaning "Great Waters." ... |