Best Lakes Near Erie, PA
14 lakes within 50 miles of Erie, ranked on agency water-quality readings.
14 lakes within 50 miles of Erie have nutrient and algae readings on record. Findley Lake in Chautauqua County leads the set on measured water quality, with about 8 ft of clarity. 1 of the 14 have a recorded public access point.
A moderate cluster of 14 measured lakes lies within reach of Erie. Findley Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findley Lake | 18.5 mi | Chautauqua | 8 ft | - | 0 |
| Lighthousepoint Lake | 31.7 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Biginlet Lake | 32 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Sailingclub Lake | 32.5 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Northdeep Lake | 33.4 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Bigbar Lake | 34 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Longpoint Lake | 34.1 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Chautauqua Lake | 35 mi | Chautauqua | 6.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Bridgesouth Lake | 35.7 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Cheneypoint Lake | 35.7 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Svp Lake | 36.7 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Lakewood | 37.5 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Dutchhollow Lake | 39.7 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
| Lucilleballpark Lake | 41.1 mi | Chautauqua | — | - | 0 |
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How many lakes are near Erie?
There are 14 lakes with water-quality readings on record within 50 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. 1 of them have a recorded public access point and 2 have a clarity reading.
What are the best lakes near Erie for fishing?
0 lakes near Erie 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.