Best Lakes Near Cedar Rapids, IA
19 lakes within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids ranked by water quality grade.
A moderate cluster of 19 graded lakes lies within reach of Cedar Rapids, averaging a grade of D. Yenruogis Pond (B) is the cleanest of the set.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. 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 | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yenruogis Pond | 49.8 mi | Keokuk | B | - | 0 |
| Kent Park Lake | 17.9 mi | Johnson | C | - | 0 |
| Pleasant Creek Lake | 12.6 mi | Linn | D | - | 0 |
| Iowa Lkt Lake | 35.2 mi | Iowa | D | - | 0 |
| Lake Iowa Park Beach | 35.2 mi | Iowa | D | - | 0 |
| Mitchell Lake | 47.9 mi | Black Hawk | D | - | 0 |
| Lake Macbride | 13.6 mi | Johnson | D | - | 0 |
| Central Park Lake | 28.7 mi | Jones | D | - | 0 |
| Otter Creek Lake | 44.1 mi | Tama | D | - | 0 |
| Cedar Lake | 0.9 mi | Linn | F | - | 0 |
| Hannen Lake | 24.3 mi | Benton | F | - | 0 |
| Terry Trueblood Lake | 25.5 mi | Johnson | F | - | 0 |
| Rodgers Lake | 26.1 mi | Benton | F | - | 0 |
| Central Park Lake | 28.6 mi | Jones | F | - | 0 |
| Silver Lake Max Depth | 35.3 mi | Delaware | F | - | 0 |
| Lake Iowa | 35.3 mi | Iowa | F | - | 0 |
| Casey Lake | 38.6 mi | Tama | F | - | 0 |
| Meyers Lake | 46.2 mi | Black Hawk | F | - | 0 |
| Lake Belva Deer | 47.7 mi | Keokuk | F | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Cedar Rapids?
There are 19 graded lakes within 50 miles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 0 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
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 good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.