Best Lakes Near Erie, PA
14 lakes within 50 miles of Erie ranked by water quality grade.
A moderate cluster of 14 graded lakes lies within reach of Erie, averaging a grade of F. Findley Lake (—) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findley Lake | 18.5 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Lighthousepoint Lake | 31.7 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Biginlet Lake | 32 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Sailingclub Lake | 32.5 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Northdeep Lake | 33.4 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Bigbar Lake | 34 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Longpoint Lake | 34.1 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Chautauqua Lake | 35 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Bridgesouth Lake | 35.7 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Cheneypoint Lake | 35.7 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Svp Lake | 36.7 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Lakewood | 37.5 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Dutchhollow Lake | 39.7 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
| Lucilleballpark Lake | 41.1 mi | Chautauqua | NR | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Erie?
There are 14 graded lakes within 50 miles of Erie, Pennsylvania. 0 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Erie for fishing?
0 lakes near Erie 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.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.