Largest freshwater lake by area
The current largest freshwater lake by area record is 31,700 sq mi, held by Lake Superior. Last checked October 14, 2026.
31,700
sq mi
Lake Superior
- Holder
- Lake Superior
- Record
- 31,700 sq mi
- Metric
- 82,103 km²
- Exact figure
- 82,103 km2 (31,700 sq mi)
- Location
- United States and Canada
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia Read the source
- nps.gov Lake superior overlook wayside
- nasa.gov Persistent ice on lake superior
- britannica.com Lake Superior lake North America
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