This statistic shows the largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area. Lake Superior covers an area of 31,700 square miles and is therefore the largest lake in the U.S.
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U.S. Census Bureau. (September 30, 2011). The largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area (in square miles) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/
U.S. Census Bureau. "The largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area (in square miles) ." Chart. September 30, 2011. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2011). The largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area (in square miles) . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/
U.S. Census Bureau. "The Largest Lakes in The U.S. as of 2003, by Area (in Square Miles) ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Sep 2011, /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/
U.S. Census Bureau, The largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area (in square miles) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
The largest lakes in the U.S. as of 2003, by area (in square miles) [Graph], U.S. Census Bureau, September 30, 2011. [Online]. Available: /statistics/204193/the-largest-lakes-in-the-us-by-area/
