The 15 Deepest Lakes In The United States

Crater Lake, Oregon

Crater Lake: The deepest lake in the US and ninth deepest globally. Pristine blue waters, pure and untouched by outside influences. A top tourist attraction in Crater National Park.

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Lake Tahoe: Second deepest lake in the US, nestled in Sierra Nevada Mountains. Famous for its pure water with 99.994% cleanliness.

Lake Chelan, Washington

Lake Chelan: Third deepest lake in the US and sixth in North America. Located in Washington, it stretches 50.5 miles and boasts stunning mountain views.

Lake Superior Minnesota

Lake Superior: Largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, containing 10% of Earth's freshwater. Remarkable depth, crystal clear waters, and rich maritime history.

Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho

Lake Pend Oreille: Fifth deepest lake in the US, ninth in North America. Idaho's largest lake with rich history dating back to the Ice Age.

Iliamna Lake, Alaska

Iliamna Lake: Largest lake in Alaska, third largest in the US. Depth of 988 feet, surface area of 2,622 square kilometers.

Tustumena Lake, Alaska

Lake Tustumena: Alaska's deep and vast lake. 950 feet deep, 73,437 acres in size. Accessible by Kasilof River. Known for high winds and outdoor activities.

Lake Clark, Alaska

Lake Clark: Alaska's scenic gem. 870 feet deep, named after John W. Clark. Part of national park and preserve. 40 miles long, 5 miles wide.

Lake Ontario, New York

Lake Huron: Second-largest Great Lake, 751 ft deep. Connects to Lake Michigan. Located in Michigan, Ontario.

Dworshak Reservoir, Idaho

Lake Huron: Second-largest Great Lake, 751 ft deep. Connects to Lake Michigan. Located in Michigan, Ontario.

Lake Crescent, Washington

Lake Crescent: Second deepest lake in Washington, 624 ft deep. Pristine blue waters formed by glaciers. Located in Olympic National Park.

Seneca Lake, New York

Seneca Lake: Top 10 deepest lake in the U.S., 618 ft deep. Known for abundant lake trout. Part of Finger Lakes in New York.