Best Lakes Near Cedar Rapids, IA
19 lakes within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, ranked on agency water-quality readings.
19 lakes within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids have nutrient and algae readings on record. Yenruogis Pond in Keokuk County leads the set on measured water quality, with about 9.9 ft of clarity. 8 of the 19 have a recorded public access point.
A moderate cluster of 19 measured lakes lies within reach of Cedar Rapids. Yenruogis Pond has the lowest nutrient and algae readings of the set.
The lakes below are sorted on measured water quality. If you have a specific activity in mind, swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing, the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yenruogis Pond | 49.8 mi | Keokuk | 9.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Kent Park Lake | 17.9 mi | Johnson | 4.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Mitchell Lake | 47.9 mi | Black Hawk | 2.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Pleasant Creek Lake | 12.6 mi | Linn | 3.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Macbride | 13.6 mi | Johnson | 2.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Central Park Lake | 28.7 mi | Jones | 3.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Otter Creek Lake | 44.1 mi | Tama | 1.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Cedar Lake | 0.9 mi | Linn | 0.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Hannen Lake | 24.3 mi | Benton | 1.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Terry Trueblood Lake | 25.5 mi | Johnson | 1.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Rodgers Lake | 26.1 mi | Benton | 2.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Silver Lake Max Depth | 35.3 mi | Delaware | 2.4 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Iowa | 35.3 mi | Iowa | 1.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Casey Lake | 38.6 mi | Tama | 1.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Meyers Lake | 46.2 mi | Black Hawk | 1.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Belva Deer | 47.7 mi | Keokuk | 2.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Central Park Lake | 28.6 mi | Jones | 1.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Iowa Lkt Lake | 35.2 mi | Iowa | 3.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Backbone Beach Lake | 43.6 mi | Delaware | — | - | 0 |
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Cleanest Lakes Near Cedar Rapids
49.8 mi · Keokuk County · 9.9 ft clarity
17.9 mi · Johnson County · 4.8 ft clarity
47.9 mi · Black Hawk County · 2.3 ft clarity
12.6 mi · Linn County · 3.6 ft clarity
13.6 mi · Johnson County · 2.9 ft clarity
28.7 mi · Jones County · 3.3 ft clarity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Cedar Rapids?
There are 19 lakes with water-quality readings on record within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 8 of them have a recorded public access point and 18 have a clarity reading.
What are the best lakes near Cedar Rapids for fishing?
0 lakes near Cedar Rapids have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine favourable water-quality readings with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.