What lake in the US looks like the ocean?

Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in the western U.S. (excluding Alaska). Because of its size it is often more like an ocean than a lake. Those of you who have been out on its rough waters during a major wind storm can attest to this.



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Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes by surface area and volume. It is like a mini-freshwater ocean, you can't even see the other side from the Wisconsin shoreline.

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Torch Lake in Michigan is the state's clearest lake. It is sometimes compared to Caribbean seas and is noted for its turquoise, crystal-clear waters.

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11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the United States
  • Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming.
  • Lake Superior, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  • Flathead Lake, Montana.
  • Crater Lake, Oregon.
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada.
  • Caddo Lake, Texas and Louisiana.
  • Mono Lake, California.
  • Echo Lake, New Hampshire.


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Lake Michigan, the third largest by surface area (22,300 square miles) and second largest by volume (1,180 cubic miles), is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States.

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Torch Lake will remind you of the Caribbean with its crystal clear turquoise waters, white sandbars, and raucous summer parties. The lake was once part of the much larger Lake Michigan but was separated into its own lake by the formation of a sandbar across the northwest mouth of the lake.

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Lake Michigan, the second largest Great Lake (by volume) and fifth largest lake in the world (by surface area), is a globally significant ecosystem. Stretching over 300 miles, it is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States.

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The only state in the US with no natural lakes is Maryland. Although Maryland has rivers and other freshwater ponds, no natural body of water is large enough to qualify as a lake.

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Lake Tahoe Known for its phenomenal clarity, this ancient lake has the purest waters in North America, making this The Clearest Lake in the United States.

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For nearly a century a myth has circulated that West Okoboji is one of only three blue water lakes in the world, the others being Lake Geneva in Switzerland and Lake Louise in Canada.

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Lake Tahoe Known for its phenomenal clarity, this ancient lake has the purest waters in North America, making this The Clearest Lake in the United States. It offers visitors many options for exploring the gorgeous area as well.

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Lake Pukaki, New Zealand This silt absorbs purple and indigo wavelengths, and the water absorbs red, orange, and yellow, leaving the dazzling blue-green water that allures hikers, bikers, and lakeside strollers.

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