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1. Toledo Bend Reservoir, Texas-Louisiana ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Toledo Bend Reservoir, Texas-Louisiana
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2. Lake Erie, Ohio ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lake Erie, Ohio
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3. Clear Lake, California

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Clear Lake, California
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4. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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5. Lake Dora, Mount Dora, Florida

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Lake Dora, Mount Dora, Florida
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6. Delta Reservoir, Ohio

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Delta Reservoir, Ohio
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7. Falcon Reservoir, Texas

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Falcon Reservoir, Texas
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8. Lake Fork, Texas

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Lake Fork, Texas
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9. Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota

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Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota
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10. Lake Champlain, New York-Canada

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Lake Champlain, New York-Canada
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11. Lake Okeechobee, Florida

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Lake Okeechobee, Florida
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12. Lake Michigan

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Lake Michigan
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13. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas

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Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
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14. Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina

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Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina
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15. Lake Berryessa, California

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Lake Berryessa, California
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16. Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

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Kentucky Lake, Kentucky
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17. Belgrade Lakes, Maine

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Belgrade Lakes, Maine
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18. Sebago Lake, Maine

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Sebago Lake, Maine
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19. Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine

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Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine
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20. Utah Lake, Utah

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Utah Lake, Utah
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21. Lake Sinclair, Georgia

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Lake Sinclair, Georgia
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22. Lake of the Woods, Minnesota

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Lake of the Woods, Minnesota
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23. Lake Leelanau, Michigan

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Lake Leelanau, Michigan
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24. Lake Guntersville, Alabama

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Lake Guntersville, Alabama
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25. New Bullards Bar, California

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New Bullards Bar, California
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The United States has an abundance of wonderful bodies of water where avid anglers can enjoy their favorite hobby. Many of the finest lakes are man-made and provide water for urban centers. Varieties of fish occur naturally or have been introduced into the reservoirs for your fishing pleasure. Largemouth bass is probably the most targeted lake fish, followed by various species of trout and salmon as well as perch, bream, crappie and catfish. All the lakes offer diverse outdoor recreation for non-fishing family members, including camping, swimming, bird-watching, hiking and water sports.

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