Following are two lists of terrestrial lakes that have surface areas of more than approximately 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 mi2), ranked by area, excluding reservoirs and lagoons.
Conventional list
Following are conventionally identified lakes larger than in area. Source for the 20 largest lakes (and their areas): ==Geological list==
Geological list
Following are the dozen largest lakes under geological definitions, down to in area. ==See also==
Notes and references
Note: Lake areas may slightly vary depending on the sources. ;Notes ;References ==Further reading==