Outdoors
Lakes near Evansville
11 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
11
Closest
9.1 mi
Woodland Lake
Within 10 miles
1
Reservoirs
3
Map
Map of 11 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 9.1miWoodland Lakereservoir
- 16miScales Lake
- 22.2miBass Lake
- 22.3miLast Cut
- 23.6miOld Ben Lake
- 24miMarion Lake
- 24.5miGem Lake
- 25miHovey Lake
- 25.7miNew Lakereservoir
- 27.6miYellow Bank Lakereservoir
- 27.9miGibson Lake
Straight-line distance from the center of Evansville; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Evansville?
Woodland Lake, about 9.1 miles from the center of Evansville.
How many lakes are near Evansville?
11 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Evansville natural?
3 of the 11 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.