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Recursive islands and lakes

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A recursive island or lake, also known as a nested island or lake, is an island or a lake that lies within a lake or an island. For the purposes of defining recursion, small continental land masses such as Madagascar and New Zealand count as islands, while large continental land masses such as Australia do not. Islands found within lakes in these countries are often recursive islands because the lake itself is located on an island.

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· Recursive islands › Islands in lakes
Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island
Island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
2,766
Coordinates
mw- .mw- .mw- 45°39′8″N 82°06′32″W / 45.65222°N 82.10889°W / 45.65222; -82.10889
Notes
Largest lake island in the world
René-Levasseur Island
René-Levasseur Island
Island
René-Levasseur Island
In lake
Manicouagan Reservoir
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
2,020
Coordinates
51°23′50″N 68°41′30″W / 51.39722°N 68.69167°W / 51.39722; -68.69167
Notes
The island is artificial as the lake it is in was made by flooding a smaller existing lake due to the creation of the Daniel-Johnson dam.
Soisalo
Soisalo
Island
Soisalo
In lake
spread across several lakes
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
1,638
Coordinates
62°28′58″N 28°7′53″E / 62.48278°N 28.13139°E / 62.48278; 28.13139
Notes
The largest island in continental Finland. It has shores to four different lakes (Kallavesi, Unnukka, Suvasvesi and Kermajärvi), but they are not all at the same level.
Sääminginsalo
Sääminginsalo
Island
Sääminginsalo
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
1,090
Coordinates
61°58′58″N 29°4′53″E / 61.98278°N 29.08139°E / 61.98278; 29.08139
Notes
Separated from one side by an artificial canal (Raikuu canal).
Olkhon Island
Olkhon Island
Island
Olkhon Island
In lake
Lake Baikal
Country
Russia
Area(km2)
730
Coordinates
53°9′24″N 107°23′1″E / 53.15667°N 107.38361°E / 53.15667; 107.38361
Isle Royale
Isle Royale
Island
Isle Royale
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
United States
Area(km2)
535
Coordinates
48°0′0″N 88°55′0″W / 48.00000°N 88.91667°W / 48.00000; -88.91667
Ukerewe Island
Ukerewe Island
Island
Ukerewe Island
In lake
Lake Victoria
Country
Tanzania
Area(km2)
530
Coordinates
2°1′46″S 33°0′36″E / 2.02944°S 33.01000°E / -2.02944; 33.01000
St. Joseph Island
St. Joseph Island
Island
St. Joseph Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
365
Coordinates
46°13′11″N 83°56′47″W / 46.21972°N 83.94639°W / 46.21972; -83.94639
Drummond Island
Drummond Island
Island
Drummond Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
United States
Area(km2)
347
Coordinates
46°0′0″N 83°40′0″W / 46.00000°N 83.66667°W / 46.00000; -83.66667
Idjwi
Idjwi
Island
Idjwi
In lake
Lake Kivu
Country
DR Congo
Area(km2)
340
Coordinates
2°9′58″S 29°3′21″E / 2.16611°S 29.05583°E / -2.16611; 29.05583
Kotasaari
Kotasaari
Island
Kotasaari
In lake
Kallavesi
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
285
Coordinates
62°52′52″N 28°0′23″E / 62.88111°N 28.00639°E / 62.88111; 28.00639
Notes
Separated from one side by an artificial canal (Summa canal).
Ometepe
Ometepe
Island
Ometepe
In lake
Lake Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Area(km2)
276
Coordinates
11°30′0″N 85°35′0″W / 11.50000°N 85.58333°W / 11.50000; -85.58333
Notes
Made of two conjoined volcanic islands
Zapatera
Zapatera
Island
Zapatera
In lake
Lake Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Area(km2)
54
Coordinates
11°43′48″N 85°49′12″W / 11.73000°N 85.82000°W / 11.73000; -85.82000
Big Island
Big Island
Island
Big Island
In lake
Lake of the Woods
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~200
Coordinates
61°07′45″N 116°45′24″W / 61.12917°N 116.75667°W / 61.12917; -116.75667
Mercer Island
Mercer Island
Island
Mercer Island
In lake
Lake Washington
Country
United States
Area(km2)
33.4
Coordinates
47°34′39″N 122°12′43.2″W / 47.57750°N 122.212000°W / 47.57750; -122.212000
Notes
Crossed by the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, the second longest floating bridge in the world.
Duck Island
Duck Island
Island
Duck Island
In lake
Green Lake
Country
United States
Coordinates
47°40′45.9804″N 122°20′28.9098″W / 47.679439000°N 122.341363833°W / 47.679439000; -122.341363833
Wizard Island
Wizard Island
Island
Wizard Island
In lake
Crater Lake
Country
United States
Area(km2)
1.3
Coordinates
42°56′19″N 122°08′44″W / 42.93861°N 122.14556°W / 42.93861; -122.14556
Notes
Crater Lake itself is a caldera formed by the eruption of Mount Mazama; a series of smaller eruptions later formed cinder cones on the caldera floor, of which Wizard Island is the highest, and the only one now visible above the lake's surface.
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—
Island
—
In lake
Orba Co
Country
China
Coordinates
34°32′44″N 81°2′21″E / 34.54556°N 81.03917°E / 34.54556; 81.03917
Notes
Highest-elevation islands in the world. There are three islands of quite similar size.
Silcox Island
Silcox Island
Island
Silcox Island
In lake
American Lake
Country
United States
Coordinates
47°07′44″N 122°33′53″W
Notes
There are residents that live on this island, there is no ferry service to them.
Island
In lake
Country
Area(km2)
Coordinates
Notes
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
2,766
mw- .mw- 45°39′8″N 82°06′32″W / 45.65222°N 82.10889°W / 45.65222; -82.10889
Largest lake island in the world
René-Levasseur Island
Manicouagan Reservoir
Canada
2,020
51°23′50″N 68°41′30″W / 51.39722°N 68.69167°W / 51.39722; -68.69167
The island is artificial as the lake it is in was made by flooding a smaller existing lake due to the creation of the Daniel-Johnson dam.
Soisalo
spread across several lakes
Finland
1,638
62°28′58″N 28°7′53″E / 62.48278°N 28.13139°E / 62.48278; 28.13139
The largest island in continental Finland. It has shores to four different lakes (Kallavesi, Unnukka, Suvasvesi and Kermajärvi), but they are not all at the same level.
Sääminginsalo
Saimaa
Finland
1,090
61°58′58″N 29°4′53″E / 61.98278°N 29.08139°E / 61.98278; 29.08139
Separated from one side by an artificial canal (Raikuu canal).
Olkhon Island
Lake Baikal
Russia
730
53°9′24″N 107°23′1″E / 53.15667°N 107.38361°E / 53.15667; 107.38361
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
United States
535
48°0′0″N 88°55′0″W / 48.00000°N 88.91667°W / 48.00000; -88.91667
Ukerewe Island
Lake Victoria
Tanzania
530
2°1′46″S 33°0′36″E / 2.02944°S 33.01000°E / -2.02944; 33.01000
St. Joseph Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
365
46°13′11″N 83°56′47″W / 46.21972°N 83.94639°W / 46.21972; -83.94639
Drummond Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
United States
347
46°0′0″N 83°40′0″W / 46.00000°N 83.66667°W / 46.00000; -83.66667
Idjwi
Lake Kivu
DR Congo
340
2°9′58″S 29°3′21″E / 2.16611°S 29.05583°E / -2.16611; 29.05583
Kotasaari
Kallavesi
Finland
285
62°52′52″N 28°0′23″E / 62.88111°N 28.00639°E / 62.88111; 28.00639
Separated from one side by an artificial canal (Summa canal).
Ometepe
Lake Nicaragua
Nicaragua
276
11°30′0″N 85°35′0″W / 11.50000°N 85.58333°W / 11.50000; -85.58333
Made of two conjoined volcanic islands
Zapatera
Lake Nicaragua
Nicaragua
54
11°43′48″N 85°49′12″W / 11.73000°N 85.82000°W / 11.73000; -85.82000
Big Island
Lake of the Woods
Canada
~200
61°07′45″N 116°45′24″W / 61.12917°N 116.75667°W / 61.12917; -116.75667
Mercer Island
Lake Washington
United States
33.4
47°34′39″N 122°12′43.2″W / 47.57750°N 122.212000°W / 47.57750; -122.212000
Crossed by the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, the second longest floating bridge in the world.
Duck Island
Green Lake
United States
47°40′45.9804″N 122°20′28.9098″W / 47.679439000°N 122.341363833°W / 47.679439000; -122.341363833
Wizard Island
Crater Lake
United States
1.3
42°56′19″N 122°08′44″W / 42.93861°N 122.14556°W / 42.93861; -122.14556
Crater Lake itself is a caldera formed by the eruption of Mount Mazama; a series of smaller eruptions later formed cinder cones on the caldera floor, of which Wizard Island is the highest, and the only one now visible above the lake's surface.
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Orba Co
China
34°32′44″N 81°2′21″E / 34.54556°N 81.03917°E / 34.54556; 81.03917
Highest-elevation islands in the world. There are three islands of quite similar size.
Silcox Island
American Lake
United States
47°07′44″N 122°33′53″W
There are residents that live on this island, there is no ferry service to them.
· Recursive islands › Islands in lakes on islands
Samosir
Samosir
Name
Samosir
In lake
Lake Toba
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Area(km2)
630
Coordinates
2°35′0″N 98°49′0″E / 2.58333°N 98.81667°E / 2.58333; 98.81667
Notes
Largest island in a lake on an island. Manmade from digging canal
Gatter Island
Gatter Island
Name
Gatter Island
In lake
Lake Hazen
On island
Ellesmere Island
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.2
Coordinates
81°55′5″N 69°05′35″W / 81.91806°N 69.09306°W / 81.91806; -69.09306
Glover Island
Glover Island
Name
Glover Island
In lake
Grand Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
178
Coordinates
48°46′52″N 57°41′54″W / 48.78111°N 57.69833°W / 48.78111; -57.69833
Notes
Largest naturally occurring island in a lake on an island.
Motutaiko Island
Motutaiko Island
Name
Motutaiko Island
In lake
Lake Taupō
On island
North Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(km2)
0.11
Coordinates
38°51′17″S 175°56′36″E / 38.85472°S 175.94333°E / -38.85472; 175.94333
Goodin Island
Goodin Island
Name
Goodin Island
In lake
Lake Campbell
On island
Fidalgo Island
Country
United States
Area(km2)
0.09
Coordinates
48.4384258, -122.6168703
Mokoia Island
Mokoia Island
Name
Mokoia Island
In lake
Lake Rotorua
On island
North Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(km2)
1.35
Coordinates
38°04′50″S 176°17′05″E / 38.08056°S 176.28472°E / -38.08056; 176.28472
Rahui Island
Rahui Island
Name
Rahui Island
In lake
Lake Waikareiti
On island
North Island
Country
New Zealand
Coordinates
38°42′45″S 177°10′30″E / 38.71250°S 177.17500°E / -38.71250; 177.17500
Notes
Largest of several islets in Lake Waikareiti
Mou Waho
Mou Waho
Name
Mou Waho
In lake
Lake Wanaka
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(km2)
1.2
Coordinates
44°33′10″S 169°04′50″E / 44.55278°S 169.08056°E / -44.55278; 169.08056
Notes
Largest of several islets in Lake Wanaka, including Stevensons Island
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island
Name
Pigeon Island
In lake
Lake Wakatipu
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(km2)
1.7
Coordinates
44°55′30″S 168°23′50″E / 44.92500°S 168.39722°E / -44.92500; 168.39722
Notes
Largest of several islets in Lake Wakatipu, including Pig Island / Mātau and Hidden Island
Pomona Island
Pomona Island
Name
Pomona Island
In lake
Lake Manapouri
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(km2)
2.6
Coordinates
45°30′30″S 167°28′30″E / 45.50833°S 167.47500°E / -45.50833; 167.47500
Notes
Largest of several islets in Lake Manapouri; largest lake island in New Zealand
Motmot Island
Motmot Island
Name
Motmot Island
In lake
Lake Wisdom
On island
Long Island
Country
Papua New Guinea
Area(km2)
0.04
Coordinates
5°21′8″S 147°7′2″E / 5.35222°S 147.11722°E / -5.35222; 147.11722
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—
Name
—
In lake
West Lake
On island
Brownsea Island
Country
United Kingdom
Area(km2)
0.0008
Coordinates
50°41′34″N 1°58′21″W / 50.69278°N 1.97250°W / 50.69278; -1.97250
Belle Isle
Belle Isle
Name
Belle Isle
In lake
Windermere
On island
Great Britain
Country
United Kingdom
Area(km2)
0.17
Coordinates
54°21′43″N 2°56′4″W / 54.36194°N 2.93444°W / 54.36194; -2.93444
Storgrynnan
Storgrynnan
Name
Storgrynnan
In lake
Vandöfjärden
On island
Fasta Åland
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.12
Coordinates
60°17′46″N 19°55′12″E / 60.29611°N 19.92000°E / 60.29611; 19.92000
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—
Name
—
In lake
Senanayaka Samudra
On island
Sri Lanka
Country
Sri Lanka
Area(km2)
0.02
Coordinates
7°12′0″N 81°31′10″E / 7.20000°N 81.51944°E / 7.20000; 81.51944
Derrywarragh Island
Derrywarragh Island
Name
Derrywarragh Island
In lake
Lough Neagh
On island
Ireland
Country
United Kingdom
Area(km2)
0.56
Coordinates
54°30′57″N 6°34′11″W / 54.51583°N 6.56972°W / 54.51583; -6.56972
Boa Island
Boa Island
Name
Boa Island
In lake
Lower Lough Erne
On island
Ireland
Country
United Kingdom
Area(km2)
5.3
Coordinates
54°31′27″N 7°47′57″W / 54.5241°N 7.79921°W / 54.5241; -7.79921
Notes
Largest lake island of the United Kingdom and inland island of Ireland
Sveta Marija
Sveta Marija
Name
Sveta Marija
In lake
Veliko jezero
On island
Mljet
Country
Croatia
Area(km2)
0.017
Coordinates
42°46′8″N 17°21′37″E / 42.76889°N 17.36028°E / 42.76889; 17.36028
Chikubu Island
Chikubu Island
Name
Chikubu Island
In lake
Lake Biwa
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
0.14
Coordinates
35°25′20″N 136°8′37″E / 35.42222°N 136.14361°E / 35.42222; 136.14361
Takeshima
Takeshima
Name
Takeshima
In lake
Lake Biwa
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
0.6
Coordinates
35°17′47″N 136°10′41″E / 35.29639°N 136.17806°E / 35.29639; 136.17806
Okishima
Okishima
Name
Okishima
In lake
Lake Biwa
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
1.51
Coordinates
35°12′28″N 136°3′58″E / 35.20778°N 136.06611°E / 35.20778; 136.06611
Notes
Largest of the three islands located within Lake Biwa, which is Japan's largest lake.
Nakajima (Lake Kussharo)
Nakajima (Lake Kussharo)
Name
Nakajima (Lake Kussharo)
In lake
Lake Kussharo
On island
Hokkaido
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
5.81
Coordinates
43°37′56″N 144°18′20″E / 43.63222°N 144.30556°E / 43.63222; 144.30556
Notes
Largest recursive island in Japan
Nakajima (Lake Toya)
Nakajima (Lake Toya)
Name
Nakajima (Lake Toya)
In lake
Lake Tōya
On island
Hokkaido
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
4.84
Coordinates
42°36′07″N 140°51′11″E / 42.60194°N 140.85306°E / 42.60194; 140.85306
Takeshima
Takeshima
Name
Takeshima
In lake
Lake Biwa
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
0.6
Coordinates
35°17′47″N 136°10′41″E / 35.29639°N 136.17806°E / 35.29639; 136.17806
Okinajima
Okinajima
Name
Okinajima
In lake
Lake Inawashiro
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Area(km2)
0.07
Coordinates
37°30′33″N 140°02′15″E / 37.50917°N 140.03750°E / 37.50917; 140.03750
Loeha Island
Loeha Island
Name
Loeha Island
In lake
Lake Towuti
On island
Sulawesi
Country
Indonesia
Area(km2)
12.5
Coordinates
2°46′22″S 121°32′51″E / 2.77278°S 121.54750°E / -2.77278; 121.54750
Lalu Island
Lalu Island
Name
Lalu Island
In lake
Sun Moon Lake
On island
Nantou
Country
Taiwan
Area(km2)
0.882
Coordinates
23°51′20″N 120°54′40″E / 23.85556°N 120.91111°E / 23.85556; 120.91111
Yufei Island
Yufei Island
Name
Yufei Island
In lake
Qingcao Lake
On island
Hsinchu
Country
Taiwan
Area(km2)
0.00425
Coordinates
24°46′29″N 120°58′18″E / 24.77472°N 120.97167°E / 24.77472; 120.97167
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—
Name
—
In lake
Kasegalik Lake
On island
Flaherty Island
Country
Canada
Notes
There are several other islands in that lake.
Isla Cabritos
Isla Cabritos
Name
Isla Cabritos
In lake
Lago Enriquillo
On island
Hispaniola
Country
Dominican Republic
Area(km2)
16.67
Coordinates
18°29′21″N 71°40′55″W / 18.48917°N 71.68194°W / 18.48917; -71.68194
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Cat Ba Island
Country
Vietnam
Area(km2)
0.0005
Coordinates
20°46′54″N 107°5′30″E / 20.78167°N 107.09167°E / 20.78167; 107.09167
Notes
There is a smaller one, right at the south of it.
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—
Name
—
In lake
Blöndulón
On island
Iceland
Country
Iceland
Notes
There are nine other islands in this lake, all significantly smaller than this one.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Great Britain
Country
United Kingdom
Area(km2)
0.14
Coordinates
51°53′45″N 0°54′35″E / 51.89583°N 0.90972°E / 51.89583; 0.90972
Notes
Occasionally referred to as "Castle Park Island"
Name
In lake
On island
Country
Area(km2)
Coordinates
Notes
Samosir
Lake Toba
Sumatra
Indonesia
630
2°35′0″N 98°49′0″E / 2.58333°N 98.81667°E / 2.58333; 98.81667
Largest island in a lake on an island. Manmade from digging canal
Gatter Island
Lake Hazen
Ellesmere Island
Canada
0.2
81°55′5″N 69°05′35″W / 81.91806°N 69.09306°W / 81.91806; -69.09306
Glover Island
Grand Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
178
48°46′52″N 57°41′54″W / 48.78111°N 57.69833°W / 48.78111; -57.69833
Largest naturally occurring island in a lake on an island.
Motutaiko Island
Lake Taupō
North Island
New Zealand
0.11
38°51′17″S 175°56′36″E / 38.85472°S 175.94333°E / -38.85472; 175.94333
Goodin Island
Lake Campbell
Fidalgo Island
United States
0.09
48.4384258, -122.6168703
Mokoia Island
Lake Rotorua
North Island
New Zealand
1.35
38°04′50″S 176°17′05″E / 38.08056°S 176.28472°E / -38.08056; 176.28472
Rahui Island
Lake Waikareiti
North Island
New Zealand
38°42′45″S 177°10′30″E / 38.71250°S 177.17500°E / -38.71250; 177.17500
Largest of several islets in Lake Waikareiti
Mou Waho
Lake Wanaka
South Island
New Zealand
1.2
44°33′10″S 169°04′50″E / 44.55278°S 169.08056°E / -44.55278; 169.08056
Largest of several islets in Lake Wanaka, including Stevensons Island
Pigeon Island
Lake Wakatipu
South Island
New Zealand
1.7
44°55′30″S 168°23′50″E / 44.92500°S 168.39722°E / -44.92500; 168.39722
Largest of several islets in Lake Wakatipu, including Pig Island / Mātau and Hidden Island
Pomona Island
Lake Manapouri
South Island
New Zealand
2.6
45°30′30″S 167°28′30″E / 45.50833°S 167.47500°E / -45.50833; 167.47500
Largest of several islets in Lake Manapouri; largest lake island in New Zealand
Motmot Island
Lake Wisdom
Long Island
Papua New Guinea
0.04
5°21′8″S 147°7′2″E / 5.35222°S 147.11722°E / -5.35222; 147.11722
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West Lake
Brownsea Island
United Kingdom
0.0008
50°41′34″N 1°58′21″W / 50.69278°N 1.97250°W / 50.69278; -1.97250
Belle Isle
Windermere
Great Britain
United Kingdom
0.17
54°21′43″N 2°56′4″W / 54.36194°N 2.93444°W / 54.36194; -2.93444
Storgrynnan
Vandöfjärden
Fasta Åland
Finland
0.12
60°17′46″N 19°55′12″E / 60.29611°N 19.92000°E / 60.29611; 19.92000
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Senanayaka Samudra
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
0.02
7°12′0″N 81°31′10″E / 7.20000°N 81.51944°E / 7.20000; 81.51944
Derrywarragh Island
Lough Neagh
Ireland
United Kingdom
0.56
54°30′57″N 6°34′11″W / 54.51583°N 6.56972°W / 54.51583; -6.56972
Boa Island
Lower Lough Erne
Ireland
United Kingdom
5.3
54°31′27″N 7°47′57″W / 54.5241°N 7.79921°W / 54.5241; -7.79921
Largest lake island of the United Kingdom and inland island of Ireland
Sveta Marija
Veliko jezero
Mljet
Croatia
0.017
42°46′8″N 17°21′37″E / 42.76889°N 17.36028°E / 42.76889; 17.36028
Chikubu Island
Lake Biwa
Honshu
Japan
0.14
35°25′20″N 136°8′37″E / 35.42222°N 136.14361°E / 35.42222; 136.14361
Takeshima
Lake Biwa
Honshu
Japan
0.6
35°17′47″N 136°10′41″E / 35.29639°N 136.17806°E / 35.29639; 136.17806
Okishima
Lake Biwa
Honshu
Japan
1.51
35°12′28″N 136°3′58″E / 35.20778°N 136.06611°E / 35.20778; 136.06611
Largest of the three islands located within Lake Biwa, which is Japan's largest lake.
Nakajima (Lake Kussharo)
Lake Kussharo
Hokkaido
Japan
5.81
43°37′56″N 144°18′20″E / 43.63222°N 144.30556°E / 43.63222; 144.30556
Largest recursive island in Japan
Nakajima (Lake Toya)
Lake Tōya
Hokkaido
Japan
4.84
42°36′07″N 140°51′11″E / 42.60194°N 140.85306°E / 42.60194; 140.85306
Takeshima
Lake Biwa
Honshu
Japan
0.6
35°17′47″N 136°10′41″E / 35.29639°N 136.17806°E / 35.29639; 136.17806
Okinajima
Lake Inawashiro
Honshu
Japan
0.07
37°30′33″N 140°02′15″E / 37.50917°N 140.03750°E / 37.50917; 140.03750
Loeha Island
Lake Towuti
Sulawesi
Indonesia
12.5
2°46′22″S 121°32′51″E / 2.77278°S 121.54750°E / -2.77278; 121.54750
Lalu Island
Sun Moon Lake
Nantou
Taiwan
0.882
23°51′20″N 120°54′40″E / 23.85556°N 120.91111°E / 23.85556; 120.91111
Yufei Island
Qingcao Lake
Hsinchu
Taiwan
0.00425
24°46′29″N 120°58′18″E / 24.77472°N 120.97167°E / 24.77472; 120.97167
—
Kasegalik Lake
Flaherty Island
Canada
There are several other islands in that lake.
Isla Cabritos
Lago Enriquillo
Hispaniola
Dominican Republic
16.67
18°29′21″N 71°40′55″W / 18.48917°N 71.68194°W / 18.48917; -71.68194
—
—
Cat Ba Island
Vietnam
0.0005
20°46′54″N 107°5′30″E / 20.78167°N 107.09167°E / 20.78167; 107.09167
There is a smaller one, right at the south of it.
—
Blöndulón
Iceland
Iceland
There are nine other islands in this lake, all significantly smaller than this one.
—
—
Great Britain
United Kingdom
0.14
51°53′45″N 0°54′35″E / 51.89583°N 0.90972°E / 51.89583; 0.90972
Occasionally referred to as "Castle Park Island"
· Recursive islands › Islands in lakes on islands in lakes
Kokkosaari
Kokkosaari
Name
Kokkosaari
In lake
Kokkohauta
On island
Sääminginsalo
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.88
Coordinates
61°59′20″N 29°12′55″E / 61.98889°N 29.21528°E / 61.98889; 29.21528
Notes
Claimed to be the world's largest island in a lake on an island in a lake. Another island, Suursaari (62°5′28″N 28°59′28″E / 62.09111°N 28.99111°E / 62.09111; 28.99111) in Hanhijärvi, is also located in Sääminginsalo, and is about half the size of Kokkosaari. Separated by an artificial canal, Sääminginsalo might not be considered an island.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Lake Chaunoy (Lac du Chaunoy)
On island
René-Levasseur Island
In lake
Manicouagan Reservoir
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.44
Coordinates
51°33′5″N 68°49′8″W / 51.55139°N 68.81889°W / 51.55139; -68.81889
Notes
René-Levasseur Island is an artificial island, formed when the Manicouagan reservoir was flooded in 1970. There are also more than 10 other smaller islands in Lake Chaunoy, the largest of which is less than a tenth of the size of the one listed here.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Name
Treasure Island
In lake
Lake Mindemoya
On island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.4
Coordinates
45°45′50″N 82°10′41″W / 45.76389°N 82.17806°W / 45.76389; -82.17806
Notes
Largest natural island on a lake on an island on a lake.
Kakawaie Island
Kakawaie Island
Name
Kakawaie Island
In lake
Lake Kagawong
On island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.24
Coordinates
45°48′45″N 82°18′22″W / 45.81250°N 82.30611°W / 45.81250; -82.30611
Ryan Island
Ryan Island
Name
Ryan Island
In lake
Siskiwit Lake
On island
Isle Royale
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
United States
Area(km2)
0.141
Coordinates
48°0′36″N 88°46′15″W / 48.01000°N 88.77083°W / 48.01000; -88.77083
Notes
Largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the world (Lake Superior)
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Second Lake
On island
Drummond Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
United States
Area(km2)
0.044
Coordinates
46°03′2″N 83°35′55″W / 46.05056°N 83.59861°W / 46.05056; -83.59861
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Mackaysee Lake
On island
Chambers Island
In lake
Green Bay, Lake Michigan
Country
United States
Area(km2)
0.009
Coordinates
45°11′41″N 87°20′43″W / 45.19472°N 87.34528°W / 45.19472; -87.34528
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Frith Lake
On island
Kelvin Island
In lake
Lake Nipigon
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0013
Coordinates
49°52′29″N 88°40′53″W / 49.87472°N 88.68139°W / 49.87472; -88.68139
Piiroonsaari
Piiroonsaari
Name
Piiroonsaari
In lake
Saravesi
On island
Kotasaari
In lake
Kallavesi
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.22
Coordinates
62°50′41″N 28°4′36″E / 62.84472°N 28.07667°E / 62.84472; 28.07667
Notes
Separated by an artificial canal, Kotasaari might not be considered an island.
Suurisaari
Suurisaari
Name
Suurisaari
In lake
Oininki
On island
Äitsaari
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.14
Coordinates
61°18′57″N 28°38′1″E / 61.31583°N 28.63361°E / 61.31583; 28.63361|
Ukonsaari
Ukonsaari
Name
Ukonsaari
In lake
Kulkemus
On island
Partalansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.12
Coordinates
61°40′9″N 28°23′43″E / 61.66917°N 28.39528°E / 61.66917; 28.39528
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Lake Cancy
On island
René-Levasseur Island
In lake
Manicouagan Reservoir
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.011
Coordinates
51°33′21″N 68°50′52″W / 51.55583°N 68.84778°W / 51.55583; -68.84778
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Lac des Pigamons
On island
Îlots Walcott
In lake
Lake Mistassini
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0002
Coordinates
51°07′18″N 73°21′34″W / 51.12167°N 73.35944°W / 51.12167; -73.35944
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Wilson Island
In lake
Great Slave Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.011
Coordinates
61°50′7″N 112°46′57″W / 61.83528°N 112.78250°W / 61.83528; -112.78250
Raaskasaari
Raaskasaari
Name
Raaskasaari
In lake
Kylliönjärvi
On island
Viljakansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Area(km2)
0.05
Coordinates
61°33′53″N 28°22′56″E / 61.56472°N 28.38222°E / 61.56472; 28.38222
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Kållandsö
In lake
Vänern
Country
Sweden
Area(km2)
0.0027
Coordinates
58°41′52″N 13°11′18″E / 58.69778°N 13.18833°E / 58.69778; 13.18833
Notes
There is a second island in the lake, almost the exact same size
Ösjöholmen
Ösjöholmen
Name
Ösjöholmen
In lake
Ösjön
On island
Ammerön
In lake
Revsundssjön
Country
Sweden
Area(km2)
0.008
Coordinates
62°51′57″N 15°10′23″E / 62.86583°N 15.17306°E / 62.86583; 15.17306
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Tynnelsö
In lake
Mälaren
Country
Sweden
Area(km2)
0.0005
Coordinates
59°25′1″N 17°04′44″E / 59.41694°N 17.07889°E / 59.41694; 17.07889
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Lake Kovdozero
Country
Russia
Area(km2)
0.0162
Coordinates
66°45′23″N 31°58′37″E / 66.75639°N 31.97694°E / 66.75639; 31.97694
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Shaganappie Island
In lake
Wollaston Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0066
Coordinates
58°22′22″N 102°57′51″W / 58.37278°N 102.96417°W / 58.37278; -102.96417
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Calder Lake
On island
Malcolm Island
In lake
Reindeer Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0154
Coordinates
56°58′24″N 102°8′1″W / 56.97333°N 102.13361°W / 56.97333; -102.13361
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Ispatinow Island
In lake
Cree Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00019
Coordinates
57°27′40″N 106°40′47″W / 57.46111°N 106.67972°W / 57.46111; -106.67972
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Blanchet Island
In lake
Great Slave Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.01
Coordinates
61°59′40″N 112°30′56″W / 61.99444°N 112.51556°W / 61.99444; -112.51556
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Vanooyen Lake
On island
Shakespeare Island
In lake
Lake Nipigon
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0182
Coordinates
49°39′36″N 88°24′10″W / 49.66000°N 88.40278°W / 49.66000; -88.40278
Notes
There is a second, smaller island in this lake.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00095
Coordinates
54°39′32″N 94°10′44″W / 54.65889°N 94.17889°W / 54.65889; -94.17889
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.0006
Coordinates
54°39′29″N 94°10′37″W / 54.65806°N 94.17694°W / 54.65806; -94.17694
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.0002
Coordinates
54°39′29″N 94°10′34″W / 54.65806°N 94.17611°W / 54.65806; -94.17611
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.00015
Coordinates
54°39′29″N 94°10′33″W / 54.65806°N 94.17583°W / 54.65806; -94.17583
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.00002–5
Coordinates
54°39′29″N 94°10′39″W / 54.65806°N 94.17750°W / 54.65806; -94.17750
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.00004–10
Coordinates
54°39′26″N 94°10′44″W / 54.65722°N 94.17889°W / 54.65722; -94.17889
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000015-50
Coordinates
54°39′27″N 94°10′31″W / 54.65750°N 94.17528°W / 54.65750; -94.17528
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000005-20
Coordinates
54°39′32″N 94°10′25″W / 54.65889°N 94.17361°W / 54.65889; -94.17361
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000005–20
Coordinates
54°39′36″N 94°10′36″W / 54.66000°N 94.17667°W / 54.66000; -94.17667
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000005-20
Coordinates
54°39′43″N 94°11′03″W / 54.66194°N 94.18417°W / 54.66194; -94.18417
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000005–20
Coordinates
54°39′42″N 94°11′05″W / 54.66167°N 94.18472°W / 54.66167; -94.18472
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
–
–
Name
–
In lake
Margaret Lake
On island
Elk Island
In lake
God's Lake
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
~0.000001–5
Coordinates
54°39′43″N 94°10′57″W / 54.66194°N 94.18250°W / 54.66194; -94.18250
Notes
Several small islands in this lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Ile Guillaume Couture
In lake
Lac Mistassini
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0017
Coordinates
50°55′1″N 73°37′32″W / 50.91694°N 73.62556°W / 50.91694; -73.62556
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Ile Tchapahipane
In lake
Lac Mistassini
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00125
Coordinates
51°4′34″N 73°25′25″W / 51.07611°N 73.42361°W / 51.07611; -73.42361
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Pie Island
In lake
Lac Mistassini
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0086
Coordinates
48°13′58″N 89°3′26″W / 48.23278°N 89.05722°W / 48.23278; -89.05722
Notes
Two islands of similar size are in this lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Muir Lake
On island
St Ignace Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00325
Coordinates
48°48′28″N 88°2′3″W / 48.80778°N 88.03417°W / 48.80778; -88.03417
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Antler Lake
On island
St Ignace Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0041
Coordinates
48°48′59″N 88°0′5″W / 48.81639°N 88.00139°W / 48.81639; -88.00139
Notes
Two islands of similar size are in this lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Williamson Lake
On island
St Ignace Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00425
Coordinates
48°48′4″N 88°1′39″W / 48.80111°N 88.02750°W / 48.80111; -88.02750
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Molinski Lake
On island
Simpson Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.01
Coordinates
48°49′13″N 87°42′51″W / 48.82028°N 87.71417°W / 48.82028; -87.71417
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Caribou Lake
On island
Simpson Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.00465
Coordinates
48°45′51″N 87°39′33″W / 48.76417°N 87.65917°W / 48.76417; -87.65917
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Veronica Lake
On island
Slate Islands
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0065
Coordinates
48°39′28″N 86°59′23″W / 48.65778°N 86.98972°W / 48.65778; -86.98972
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Michi Lake
On island
Michipicoten Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0037
Coordinates
47°44′28″N 85°54′29″W / 47.74111°N 85.90806°W / 47.74111; -85.90806
Notes
There are three islands in total in this lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Channel Lake
On island
Michipicoten Island
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
Canada
Area(km2)
0.0084
Coordinates
47°43′50″N 85°48′0″W / 47.73056°N 85.80000°W / 47.73056; -85.80000
Notes
A second, smaller island is immediately to the west of this one.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Knielinger See
Country
Germany
Area(km2)
0.0003
Coordinates
49°01′52.5″N 8°18′34.3″E / 49.031250°N 8.309528°E / 49.031250; 8.309528
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Wizard Island
In lake
Crater Lake
Country
United States
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Lac Civic
On island
Île Bronson
In lake
Réservoir Cabonga
Country
Canada
Notes
There are other islands in lakes on islands in Cabonga.
–
–
Name
–
In lake
–
On island
–
In lake
Dubawnt Lake
Country
Canada
Coordinates
63°15′36″N 101°08′08″W / 63.26000°N 101.13556°W / 63.26000; -101.13556
Notes
Viewable on Google Earth only. As of 10 July 2024 (according to Google Earth data), the island did not collide with its island.
–
–
Name
–
In lake
–
On island
Xishan Island
In lake
Lake Tai
Country
China
Coordinates
31°8′31.25″N 120°20′30.17″E / 31.1420139°N 120.3417139°E / 31.1420139; 120.3417139
Notes
Two small islands. The unnamed lake together with the other two surrounding lakes, is collectively called '无机坑 (wújīkēng)' and is the site of a former quarry.
Name
In lake
On island
In lake
Country
Area(km2)
Coordinates
Notes
Kokkosaari
Kokkohauta
Sääminginsalo
Saimaa
Finland
0.88
61°59′20″N 29°12′55″E / 61.98889°N 29.21528°E / 61.98889; 29.21528
Claimed to be the world's largest island in a lake on an island in a lake. Another island, Suursaari (62°5′28″N 28°59′28″E / 62.09111°N 28.99111°E / 62.09111; 28.99111) in Hanhijärvi, is also located in Sääminginsalo, and is about half the size of Kokkosaari. Separated by an artificial canal, Sääminginsalo might not be considered an island.
—
Lake Chaunoy (Lac du Chaunoy)
René-Levasseur Island
Manicouagan Reservoir
Canada
0.44
51°33′5″N 68°49′8″W / 51.55139°N 68.81889°W / 51.55139; -68.81889
René-Levasseur Island is an artificial island, formed when the Manicouagan reservoir was flooded in 1970. There are also more than 10 other smaller islands in Lake Chaunoy, the largest of which is less than a tenth of the size of the one listed here.
Treasure Island
Lake Mindemoya
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
0.4
45°45′50″N 82°10′41″W / 45.76389°N 82.17806°W / 45.76389; -82.17806
Largest natural island on a lake on an island on a lake.
Kakawaie Island
Lake Kagawong
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
0.24
45°48′45″N 82°18′22″W / 45.81250°N 82.30611°W / 45.81250; -82.30611
Ryan Island
Siskiwit Lake
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
United States
0.141
48°0′36″N 88°46′15″W / 48.01000°N 88.77083°W / 48.01000; -88.77083
Largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the world (Lake Superior)
—
Second Lake
Drummond Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
United States
0.044
46°03′2″N 83°35′55″W / 46.05056°N 83.59861°W / 46.05056; -83.59861
—
Mackaysee Lake
Chambers Island
Green Bay, Lake Michigan
United States
0.009
45°11′41″N 87°20′43″W / 45.19472°N 87.34528°W / 45.19472; -87.34528
—
Frith Lake
Kelvin Island
Lake Nipigon
Canada
0.0013
49°52′29″N 88°40′53″W / 49.87472°N 88.68139°W / 49.87472; -88.68139
Piiroonsaari
Saravesi
Kotasaari
Kallavesi
Finland
0.22
62°50′41″N 28°4′36″E / 62.84472°N 28.07667°E / 62.84472; 28.07667
Separated by an artificial canal, Kotasaari might not be considered an island.
Suurisaari
Oininki
Äitsaari
Saimaa
Finland
0.14
61°18′57″N 28°38′1″E / 61.31583°N 28.63361°E / 61.31583; 28.63361|
Ukonsaari
Kulkemus
Partalansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
0.12
61°40′9″N 28°23′43″E / 61.66917°N 28.39528°E / 61.66917; 28.39528
—
Lake Cancy
René-Levasseur Island
Manicouagan Reservoir
Canada
0.011
51°33′21″N 68°50′52″W / 51.55583°N 68.84778°W / 51.55583; -68.84778
—
Lac des Pigamons
Îlots Walcott
Lake Mistassini
Canada
0.0002
51°07′18″N 73°21′34″W / 51.12167°N 73.35944°W / 51.12167; -73.35944
—
—
Wilson Island
Great Slave Lake
Canada
0.011
61°50′7″N 112°46′57″W / 61.83528°N 112.78250°W / 61.83528; -112.78250
Raaskasaari
Kylliönjärvi
Viljakansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
0.05
61°33′53″N 28°22′56″E / 61.56472°N 28.38222°E / 61.56472; 28.38222
—
—
Kållandsö
Vänern
Sweden
0.0027
58°41′52″N 13°11′18″E / 58.69778°N 13.18833°E / 58.69778; 13.18833
There is a second island in the lake, almost the exact same size
Ösjöholmen
Ösjön
Ammerön
Revsundssjön
Sweden
0.008
62°51′57″N 15°10′23″E / 62.86583°N 15.17306°E / 62.86583; 15.17306
—
—
Tynnelsö
Mälaren
Sweden
0.0005
59°25′1″N 17°04′44″E / 59.41694°N 17.07889°E / 59.41694; 17.07889
—
—
—
Lake Kovdozero
Russia
0.0162
66°45′23″N 31°58′37″E / 66.75639°N 31.97694°E / 66.75639; 31.97694
—
—
Shaganappie Island
Wollaston Lake
Canada
0.0066
58°22′22″N 102°57′51″W / 58.37278°N 102.96417°W / 58.37278; -102.96417
—
Calder Lake
Malcolm Island
Reindeer Lake
Canada
0.0154
56°58′24″N 102°8′1″W / 56.97333°N 102.13361°W / 56.97333; -102.13361
—
—
Ispatinow Island
Cree Lake
Canada
0.00019
57°27′40″N 106°40′47″W / 57.46111°N 106.67972°W / 57.46111; -106.67972
—
—
Blanchet Island
Great Slave Lake
Canada
0.01
61°59′40″N 112°30′56″W / 61.99444°N 112.51556°W / 61.99444; -112.51556
Several small islands in this lake
—
Vanooyen Lake
Shakespeare Island
Lake Nipigon
Canada
0.0182
49°39′36″N 88°24′10″W / 49.66000°N 88.40278°W / 49.66000; -88.40278
There is a second, smaller island in this lake.
—
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
0.00095
54°39′32″N 94°10′44″W / 54.65889°N 94.17889°W / 54.65889; -94.17889
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.0006
54°39′29″N 94°10′37″W / 54.65806°N 94.17694°W / 54.65806; -94.17694
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.0002
54°39′29″N 94°10′34″W / 54.65806°N 94.17611°W / 54.65806; -94.17611
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.00015
54°39′29″N 94°10′33″W / 54.65806°N 94.17583°W / 54.65806; -94.17583
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.00002–5
54°39′29″N 94°10′39″W / 54.65806°N 94.17750°W / 54.65806; -94.17750
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.00004–10
54°39′26″N 94°10′44″W / 54.65722°N 94.17889°W / 54.65722; -94.17889
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000015-50
54°39′27″N 94°10′31″W / 54.65750°N 94.17528°W / 54.65750; -94.17528
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000005-20
54°39′32″N 94°10′25″W / 54.65889°N 94.17361°W / 54.65889; -94.17361
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000005–20
54°39′36″N 94°10′36″W / 54.66000°N 94.17667°W / 54.66000; -94.17667
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000005-20
54°39′43″N 94°11′03″W / 54.66194°N 94.18417°W / 54.66194; -94.18417
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000005–20
54°39′42″N 94°11′05″W / 54.66167°N 94.18472°W / 54.66167; -94.18472
Several small islands in this lake
–
Margaret Lake
Elk Island
God's Lake
Canada
~0.000001–5
54°39′43″N 94°10′57″W / 54.66194°N 94.18250°W / 54.66194; -94.18250
Several small islands in this lake
—
—
Ile Guillaume Couture
Lac Mistassini
Canada
0.0017
50°55′1″N 73°37′32″W / 50.91694°N 73.62556°W / 50.91694; -73.62556
—
—
Ile Tchapahipane
Lac Mistassini
Canada
0.00125
51°4′34″N 73°25′25″W / 51.07611°N 73.42361°W / 51.07611; -73.42361
—
—
Pie Island
Lac Mistassini
Canada
0.0086
48°13′58″N 89°3′26″W / 48.23278°N 89.05722°W / 48.23278; -89.05722
Two islands of similar size are in this lake
—
Muir Lake
St Ignace Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.00325
48°48′28″N 88°2′3″W / 48.80778°N 88.03417°W / 48.80778; -88.03417
—
Antler Lake
St Ignace Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.0041
48°48′59″N 88°0′5″W / 48.81639°N 88.00139°W / 48.81639; -88.00139
Two islands of similar size are in this lake
—
Williamson Lake
St Ignace Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.00425
48°48′4″N 88°1′39″W / 48.80111°N 88.02750°W / 48.80111; -88.02750
—
Molinski Lake
Simpson Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.01
48°49′13″N 87°42′51″W / 48.82028°N 87.71417°W / 48.82028; -87.71417
—
Caribou Lake
Simpson Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.00465
48°45′51″N 87°39′33″W / 48.76417°N 87.65917°W / 48.76417; -87.65917
—
Veronica Lake
Slate Islands
Lake Superior
Canada
0.0065
48°39′28″N 86°59′23″W / 48.65778°N 86.98972°W / 48.65778; -86.98972
—
Michi Lake
Michipicoten Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.0037
47°44′28″N 85°54′29″W / 47.74111°N 85.90806°W / 47.74111; -85.90806
There are three islands in total in this lake
—
Channel Lake
Michipicoten Island
Lake Superior
Canada
0.0084
47°43′50″N 85°48′0″W / 47.73056°N 85.80000°W / 47.73056; -85.80000
A second, smaller island is immediately to the west of this one.
—
—
—
Knielinger See
Germany
0.0003
49°01′52.5″N 8°18′34.3″E / 49.031250°N 8.309528°E / 49.031250; 8.309528
—
—
Wizard Island
Crater Lake
United States
· Recursive islands › Islands in lakes on islands in lakes on islands
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Nettilling Lake
On island
Baffin Island
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
40,000
Coordinates
66°41′15″N 70°28′48″W / 66.68750°N 70.48000°W / 66.68750; -70.48000
Notes
There are more islands in lakes on the 'level 2' island in Nettling Lake.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
—
On island
Victoria Island
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
16,000
Coordinates
69°47′32″N 108°14′26″W / 69.79222°N 108.24056°W / 69.79222; -108.24056
Notes
Sometimes unofficially referred to as "Inception Island", as it is third-order island within an island.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Aek Natonang (Locally Sidihoni Lake)
On island
Samosir
In lake
Lake Toba
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Area(m2)
13,125
Coordinates
2°33′52″N 98°53′0″E / 2.56444°N 98.88333°E / 2.56444; 98.88333
Notes
Two islands, the largest of which is 175 m by 75 m.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
—
On island
King William Island
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
12,000
Coordinates
69°27′39″N 97°35′43″W / 69.46083°N 97.59528°W / 69.46083; -97.59528
Notes
One circular island, which is around 120m in diameter
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Glover Island
In lake
Grand Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
7,500
Coordinates
48°47′48″N 57°39′28″W / 48.79667°N 57.65778°W / 48.79667; -57.65778
Notes
There are several (at least seven) other, even smaller, islets in the lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
—
On island
Baffin Island
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
3,000
Coordinates
64°47′32″N 75°25′11″W / 64.79222°N 75.41972°W / 64.79222; -75.41972
Notes
One circular island, which is around 60m in diameter
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Glover Island
In lake
Grand Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
2,300
Coordinates
48°43′8″N 57°46′23″W / 48.71889°N 57.77306°W / 48.71889; -57.77306
Notes
In a lake 11 km south west to the lake that contains the larger island. There are no other island in this island's lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Meelpaeg Reservoir
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
100
Coordinates
48°18′44″N 56°30′48″W / 48.31222°N 56.51333°W / 48.31222; -56.51333
Notes
There are 3 other smaller islands in the same lake.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
Arethusa Pool
On island
Mou Waho
In lake
Lake Wānaka
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Area(m2)
225
Coordinates
44°33′15″S 169°05′3″E / 44.55417°S 169.08417°E / -44.55417; 169.08417
Notes
There are two islands in this lake, both less than 25 m across.
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Eilean Sùbhainn
In lake
Loch Maree
On island
Great Britain
Country
United Kingdom
Area(m2)
225
Coordinates
57°41′24″N 5°29′9″W / 57.69000°N 5.48583°W / 57.69000; -5.48583
Notes
Two islets, each of which is 15m by 15m
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Kooryet Lake
On island
Banks Island (British Columbia)
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
~100
Coordinates
53°21′7″N 129°59′30″W / 53.35194°N 129.99167°W / 53.35194; -129.99167
Notes
A number of small islets, the largest of which is only 10m across
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Samosir
In lake
Lake Toba
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Area(m2)
400
Coordinates
2°38′11″N 98°50′14″E / 2.63639°N 98.83722°E / 2.63639; 98.83722
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Ostrov Litvinova
In lake
Ozero Nevskoye
On island
Sakhalin
Country
Russia
Area(m2)
50
Coordinates
49°19′17″N 143°37′30″E / 49.32139°N 143.62500°E / 49.32139; 143.62500
Notes
There is (at least) one smaller island in the same lake
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Jubilee Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Area(m2)
20
Coordinates
48°3′50″N 55°10′24″W / 48.06389°N 55.17333°W / 48.06389; -55.17333
Notes
Several small islets, the largest of which is about 5 m across
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
Cayo pajaro
In lake
Laguna de Leche
On island
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Area(m2)
832
Coordinates
22°13′31″N 78°40′2″W / 22.22528°N 78.66722°W / 22.22528; -78.66722
Notes
There are several other islets in the lake, all about half the area of the specified islet.
Vulcan Point
Vulcan Point
Name
Vulcan Point
In lake
Main Crater Lake
On island
Volcano Island
In lake
Lake Taal
On island
Luzon
Country
Philippines
Coordinates
14°00′35″N 120°59′54″E / 14.00972°N 120.99833°E / 14.00972; 120.99833
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Hatchet Lake
On island
Adak Island
Country
United States
Coordinates
51°43'49.1"N 176°45'31.2"W
Name
In lake
On island
In lake
On island
Country
Area(m2)
Coordinates
Notes
—
—
—
Nettilling Lake
Baffin Island
Canada
40,000
66°41′15″N 70°28′48″W / 66.68750°N 70.48000°W / 66.68750; -70.48000
There are more islands in lakes on the 'level 2' island in Nettling Lake.
—
—
—
—
Victoria Island
Canada
16,000
69°47′32″N 108°14′26″W / 69.79222°N 108.24056°W / 69.79222; -108.24056
Sometimes unofficially referred to as "Inception Island", as it is third-order island within an island.
—
Aek Natonang (Locally Sidihoni Lake)
Samosir
Lake Toba
Sumatra
Indonesia
13,125
2°33′52″N 98°53′0″E / 2.56444°N 98.88333°E / 2.56444; 98.88333
Two islands, the largest of which is 175 m by 75 m.
—
—
—
—
King William Island
Canada
12,000
69°27′39″N 97°35′43″W / 69.46083°N 97.59528°W / 69.46083; -97.59528
One circular island, which is around 120m in diameter
—
—
Glover Island
Grand Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
7,500
48°47′48″N 57°39′28″W / 48.79667°N 57.65778°W / 48.79667; -57.65778
There are several (at least seven) other, even smaller, islets in the lake
—
—
—
—
Baffin Island
Canada
3,000
64°47′32″N 75°25′11″W / 64.79222°N 75.41972°W / 64.79222; -75.41972
One circular island, which is around 60m in diameter
—
—
Glover Island
Grand Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
2,300
48°43′8″N 57°46′23″W / 48.71889°N 57.77306°W / 48.71889; -57.77306
In a lake 11 km south west to the lake that contains the larger island. There are no other island in this island's lake
—
—
—
Meelpaeg Reservoir
Newfoundland
Canada
100
48°18′44″N 56°30′48″W / 48.31222°N 56.51333°W / 48.31222; -56.51333
There are 3 other smaller islands in the same lake.
—
Arethusa Pool
Mou Waho
Lake Wānaka
South Island
New Zealand
225
44°33′15″S 169°05′3″E / 44.55417°S 169.08417°E / -44.55417; 169.08417
There are two islands in this lake, both less than 25 m across.
—
—
Eilean Sùbhainn
Loch Maree
Great Britain
United Kingdom
225
57°41′24″N 5°29′9″W / 57.69000°N 5.48583°W / 57.69000; -5.48583
Two islets, each of which is 15m by 15m
—
—
—
Kooryet Lake
Banks Island (British Columbia)
Canada
~100
53°21′7″N 129°59′30″W / 53.35194°N 129.99167°W / 53.35194; -129.99167
A number of small islets, the largest of which is only 10m across
—
—
Samosir
Lake Toba
Sumatra
Indonesia
400
2°38′11″N 98°50′14″E / 2.63639°N 98.83722°E / 2.63639; 98.83722
—
—
Ostrov Litvinova
Ozero Nevskoye
Sakhalin
Russia
50
49°19′17″N 143°37′30″E / 49.32139°N 143.62500°E / 49.32139; 143.62500
There is (at least) one smaller island in the same lake
—
—
—
Jubilee Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
20
48°3′50″N 55°10′24″W / 48.06389°N 55.17333°W / 48.06389; -55.17333
Several small islets, the largest of which is about 5 m across
—
—
Cayo pajaro
Laguna de Leche
Cuba
Cuba
832
22°13′31″N 78°40′2″W / 22.22528°N 78.66722°W / 22.22528; -78.66722
There are several other islets in the lake, all about half the area of the specified islet.
Vulcan Point
Main Crater Lake
Volcano Island
Lake Taal
Luzon
Philippines
14°00′35″N 120°59′54″E / 14.00972°N 120.99833°E / 14.00972; 120.99833
—
—
—
Hatchet Lake
Adak Island
United States
51°43'49.1"N 176°45'31.2"W
· Recursive islands › Islands in lakes on islands in lakes on islands in lakes
—
—
Name
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
—
On island
—
In lake
Lake Yathkyed
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
—
Coordinates
62°39′05″N 97°47′15″W / 62.65139°N 97.78750°W / 62.65139; -97.78750
Name
In lake
On island
In lake
On island
In lake
Country
Size (km2)
Coordinates
Notes
—
—
—
—
—
Lake Yathkyed
Canada
—
62°39′05″N 97°47′15″W / 62.65139°N 97.78750°W / 62.65139; -97.78750
· Recursive lakes › Lakes on islands
Nettilling Lake
Nettilling Lake
Name
Nettilling Lake
On island
Baffin Island
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
5,542
Coordinates
66°29′N 70°20′W
Lake Alaotra
Lake Alaotra
Name
Lake Alaotra
On island
Madagascar
Country
Madagascar
Size (km2)
900
Coordinates
17.5°S 48.5°E
Laguna de Leche
Laguna de Leche
Name
Laguna de Leche
On island
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Size (km2)
67.2
Coordinates
22°12′33″N 78°37′17″W / 22.20917°N 78.62139°W / 22.20917; -78.62139
Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh
Name
Lough Neagh
On island
Island of Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland/United Kingdom
Size (km2)
392
Coordinates
54°37′06″N 6°23′43″W / 54.61833°N 6.39528°W / 54.61833; -6.39528
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib
Name
Lough Corrib
On island
Island of Ireland
Country
Republic of Ireland
Size (km2)
176
Coordinates
53°26′N 9°14′W
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Name
Loch Lomond
On island
Great Britain
Country
Scotland/United Kingdom
Size (km2)
71
Coordinates
56°05′N 4°34′W
Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi
Name
Lake Kawaguchi
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Size (km2)
6.13
Coordinates
35°30′56″N 138°45′36″E / 35.51556°N 138.76000°E / 35.51556; 138.76000
Notes
The largest among the Fuji Five Lakes
Þingvallavatn
Þingvallavatn
Name
Þingvallavatn
On island
Iceland
Country
Iceland
Size (km2)
84
Coordinates
64°11′N 21°09′W
Lake Taupō
Lake Taupō
Name
Lake Taupō
On island
North Island
Country
New Zealand
Size (km2)
616
Coordinates
38°48′25″S 175°54′28″E / 38.80694°S 175.90778°E / -38.80694; 175.90778
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Wakatipu
Name
Lake Wakatipu
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Size (km2)
289
Coordinates
45°03′S 168°30′E / 45.050°S 168.500°E / -45.050; 168.500
Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa
Name
Lake Biwa
On island
Honshu
Country
Japan
Size (km2)
670
Coordinates
35°20′N 136°10′E
Notes
Largest lake in Japan
Lake Toba
Lake Toba
Name
Lake Toba
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
1130
Coordinates
2°40′48″N 98°52′48″W / 2.68000°N 98.88000°W / 2.68000; -98.88000
Lake Ranau
Lake Ranau
Name
Lake Ranau
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
126
Coordinates
4°51′45″S 103°55′50″E / 4.86250°S 103.93056°E / -4.86250; 103.93056
Lake Singkarak
Lake Singkarak
Name
Lake Singkarak
On island
Sumatra
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
108
Coordinates
0°37′12″S 100°32′24″E / 0.62000°S 100.54000°E / -0.62000; 100.54000
Lake Towuti
Lake Towuti
Name
Lake Towuti
On island
Sulawesi
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
561
Coordinates
2°45′0″S 121°30′0″E / 2.75000°S 121.50000°E / -2.75000; 121.50000
Lake Poso
Lake Poso
Name
Lake Poso
On island
Sulawesi
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
323
Coordinates
1°55′28″S 120°37′0″E / 1.92444°S 120.61667°E / -1.92444; 120.61667
Lake Matano
Lake Matano
Name
Lake Matano
On island
Sulawesi
Country
Indonesia
Size (km2)
164
Coordinates
2°29′7″S 121°20′0″E / 2.48528°S 121.33333°E / -2.48528; 121.33333
Name
On island
Country
Size (km2)
Coordinates
Notes
Nettilling Lake
Baffin Island
Canada
5,542
66°29′N 70°20′W
Lake Alaotra
Madagascar
Madagascar
900
17.5°S 48.5°E
Laguna de Leche
Cuba
Cuba
67.2
22°12′33″N 78°37′17″W / 22.20917°N 78.62139°W / 22.20917; -78.62139
Lough Neagh
Island of Ireland
Northern Ireland/United Kingdom
392
54°37′06″N 6°23′43″W / 54.61833°N 6.39528°W / 54.61833; -6.39528
Lough Corrib
Island of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
176
53°26′N 9°14′W
Loch Lomond
Great Britain
Scotland/United Kingdom
71
56°05′N 4°34′W
Lake Kawaguchi
Honshu
Japan
6.13
35°30′56″N 138°45′36″E / 35.51556°N 138.76000°E / 35.51556; 138.76000
The largest among the Fuji Five Lakes
Þingvallavatn
Iceland
Iceland
84
64°11′N 21°09′W
Lake Taupō
North Island
New Zealand
616
38°48′25″S 175°54′28″E / 38.80694°S 175.90778°E / -38.80694; 175.90778
Lake Wakatipu
South Island
New Zealand
289
45°03′S 168°30′E / 45.050°S 168.500°E / -45.050; 168.500
Lake Biwa
Honshu
Japan
670
35°20′N 136°10′E
Largest lake in Japan
Lake Toba
Sumatra
Indonesia
1130
2°40′48″N 98°52′48″W / 2.68000°N 98.88000°W / 2.68000; -98.88000
Lake Ranau
Sumatra
Indonesia
126
4°51′45″S 103°55′50″E / 4.86250°S 103.93056°E / -4.86250; 103.93056
Lake Singkarak
Sumatra
Indonesia
108
0°37′12″S 100°32′24″E / 0.62000°S 100.54000°E / -0.62000; 100.54000
Lake Towuti
Sulawesi
Indonesia
561
2°45′0″S 121°30′0″E / 2.75000°S 121.50000°E / -2.75000; 121.50000
Lake Poso
Sulawesi
Indonesia
323
1°55′28″S 120°37′0″E / 1.92444°S 120.61667°E / -1.92444; 120.61667
Lake Matano
Sulawesi
Indonesia
164
2°29′7″S 121°20′0″E / 2.48528°S 121.33333°E / -2.48528; 121.33333
· Recursive lakes › Lakes on islands in lakes
Lake Manitou
Lake Manitou
Name
Lake Manitou
On island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
106
Coordinates
45°46′42″N 81°59′30″W / 45.77833°N 81.99167°W / 45.77833; -81.99167
Lac Observation
Lac Observation
Name
Lac Observation
On island
René-Levasseur Island
In lake
Manicouagan Reservoir
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
13.5
Coordinates
51°21′42″N 68°49′12″W / 51.36167°N 68.82000°W / 51.36167; -68.82000
Ylä-Enonvesi
Ylä-Enonvesi
Name
Ylä-Enonvesi
On island
Sääminginsalo
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
12
Coordinates
62°3′7″N 29°0′12″E / 62.05194°N 29.00333°E / 62.05194; 29.00333
Notes
Includes Lake Saarijärvi that forms its southern part. Separated by an artificial canal, Sääminginsalo might not be considered an island.
Kulkemus
Kulkemus
Name
Kulkemus
On island
Partalansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
5.8
Coordinates
61°40′43″N 28°24′13″E / 61.67861°N 28.40361°E / 61.67861; 28.40361
Saajuu-Palovesi
Saajuu-Palovesi
Name
Saajuu-Palovesi
On island
Partalansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
4.1
Coordinates
61°41′55″N 28°19′34″E / 61.69861°N 28.32611°E / 61.69861; 28.32611
Saravesi
Saravesi
Name
Saravesi
On island
Kotasaari
In lake
Kallavesi
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
4.1
Coordinates
62°50′49″N 28°4′52″E / 62.84694°N 28.08111°E / 62.84694; 28.08111
Notes
Separated by an artificial canal, Kotasaari might not be considered an island.
Oininki
Oininki
Name
Oininki
On island
Äitsaari
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
2.6
Coordinates
61°18′52″N 28°38′21″E / 61.31444°N 28.63917°E / 61.31444; 28.63917
Malosenjärvi
Malosenjärvi
Name
Malosenjärvi
On island
Viljakansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.4
Coordinates
61°31′58″N 28°16′11″E / 61.53278°N 28.26972°E / 61.53278; 28.26972
Valkiajärvi
Valkiajärvi
Name
Valkiajärvi
On island
Hurissalo
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.4
Coordinates
61°30′27″N 27°49′29″E / 61.50750°N 27.82472°E / 61.50750; 27.82472
Ruokojärvi
Ruokojärvi
Name
Ruokojärvi
On island
Partalansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.3
Coordinates
61°38′1″N 28°23′39″E / 61.63361°N 28.39417°E / 61.63361; 28.39417
Närtejärvi
Närtejärvi
Name
Närtejärvi
On island
Viljakansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.2
Coordinates
61°34′31″N 28°31′8″E / 61.57528°N 28.51889°E / 61.57528; 28.51889
Kylliönjärvi
Kylliönjärvi
Name
Kylliönjärvi
On island
Viljakansaari
In lake
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.1
Coordinates
61°33′47″N 28°22′59″E / 61.56306°N 28.38306°E / 61.56306; 28.38306
Lapinjärvi
Lapinjärvi
Name
Lapinjärvi
On island
Hurissalo
In lake
Saimaa
Country
Finland
Size (km2)
1.1
Coordinates
61°29′33″N 27°48′30″E / 61.49250°N 27.80833°E / 61.49250; 27.80833
Shara-Nur
Shara-Nur
Name
Shara-Nur
On island
Olkhon Island
In lake
Lake Baikal
Country
Russia
Coordinates
53°06′18″N 107°15′16″E / 53.10500°N 107.25444°E / 53.10500; 107.25444
Siskiwit Lake
Siskiwit Lake
Name
Siskiwit Lake
On island
Isle Royale
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
United States
Size (km2)
16.8
Coordinates
48°00′05″N 088°47′50″W / 48.00139°N 88.79722°W / 48.00139; -88.79722
Lake Desor
Lake Desor
Name
Lake Desor
On island
Isle Royale
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
United States
Coordinates
47°58′36″N 88°59′13″W / 47.97667°N 88.98694°W / 47.97667; -88.98694
Lake Richie
Lake Richie
Name
Lake Richie
On island
Isle Royale
In lake
Lake Superior
Country
United States
Coordinates
48°2′38″N 88°41′43″W / 48.04389°N 88.69528°W / 48.04389; -88.69528
Lake Mindemoya
Lake Mindemoya
Name
Lake Mindemoya
On island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
38.7
Coordinates
45°45′43″N 82°12′32″W / 45.76194°N 82.20889°W / 45.76194; -82.20889
Lake Kagawong
Lake Kagawong
Name
Lake Kagawong
On island
Manitoulin Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
55.6
Coordinates
45°50′0″N 82°18′36″W / 45.83333°N 82.31000°W / 45.83333; -82.31000
Little Lake
Little Lake
Name
Little Lake
On island
Washington Island
In lake
Lake Michigan
Country
United States
Size (km2)
0.17
Coordinates
45°24′36″N 86°56′29″W / 45.41000°N 86.94139°W / 45.41000; -86.94139
Lake Windigo
Lake Windigo
Name
Lake Windigo
On island
Star Island
In lake
Cass Lake (Minnesota)
Country
United States
Size (km2)
0.8
Coordinates
47°25′7″N 94°34′13″W / 47.41861°N 94.57028°W / 47.41861; -94.57028
Fox Lagoon
Fox Lagoon
Name
Fox Lagoon
On island
Pelee island
In lake
Lake Erie
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
0.02
Coordinates
41°43′57″N 82°40′18″W / 41.73250°N 82.67167°W / 41.73250; -82.67167
Lake Henry
Lake Henry
Name
Lake Henry
On island
Pelee island
In lake
Lake Erie
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
0.345
Coordinates
41°49′32″N 82°38′20″W / 41.82556°N 82.63889°W / 41.82556; -82.63889
Laguna del Volcan Maderas
Laguna del Volcan Maderas
Name
Laguna del Volcan Maderas
On island
Ometepe
In lake
Lake Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Size (km2)
0.034
Coordinates
11°26′42″N 85°30′38″W / 11.44500°N 85.51056°W / 11.44500; -85.51056
Laguna de Zapatera
Laguna de Zapatera
Name
Laguna de Zapatera
On island
Zapatera
In lake
Lake Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Size (km2)
0.19
Coordinates
11°45′59″N 85°51′25″W / 11.76639°N 85.85694°W / 11.76639; -85.85694
Antoniyevskoye Lake
Antoniyevskoye Lake
Name
Antoniyevskoye Lake
On island
Valaam
In lake
Lake Ladoga
Country
Russia
Size (km2)
0.028
Coordinates
61°23′18″N 30°59′48″E / 61.38833°N 30.99667°E / 61.38833; 30.99667
Ozero Leshchevo
Ozero Leshchevo
Name
Ozero Leshchevo
On island
Valaam
In lake
Lake Ladoga
Country
Russia
Size (km2)
0.27
Coordinates
61°21′35″N 30°55′58″E / 61.35972°N 30.93278°E / 61.35972; 30.93278
Lake Geneserath
Lake Geneserath
Name
Lake Geneserath
On island
Beaver Island
In lake
Lake Michigan–Huron
Country
United States
Size (km2)
2
Coordinates
45°35′55″N 85°32′23″W / 45.59861°N 85.53972°W / 45.59861; -85.53972
Ösjön
Ösjön
Name
Ösjön
On island
Ammerön
In lake
Revsundssjön
Country
Sweden
Size (km2)
0.58
Coordinates
62°51′53″N 15°10′21″E / 62.86472°N 15.17250°E / 62.86472; 15.17250
Igelviken
Igelviken
Name
Igelviken
On island
Färingsö
In lake
Mälaren
Country
Sweden
Size (km2)
0.47
Coordinates
59°21′53″N 17°42′13″E / 59.36472°N 17.70361°E / 59.36472; 17.70361
Ändsjön
Ändsjön
Name
Ändsjön
On island
Frösön
In lake
Storsjön
Country
Sweden
Size (km2)
0.32
Coordinates
63°10′34″N 14°34′24″E / 63.17611°N 14.57333°E / 63.17611; 14.57333
Gråtjønna
Gråtjønna
Name
Gråtjønna
On island
Røssvassholmen
In lake
Røssvatnet
Country
Norway
Size (km2)
0.05
Coordinates
65°41′46″N 13°59′47″E / 65.69611°N 13.99639°E / 65.69611; 13.99639
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
Lake Chad
Country
Cameroon
Notes
There is another, smaller lake on that island. There are a few more islands in Lake Chad that have a lake on them.
Süvähaud
Süvähaud
Name
Süvähaud
On island
Piirissaar
In lake
Peipus
Country
Estonia
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
Thac Ba Reservoir
Country
Vietnam
Size (km2)
0.05
Coordinates
21°50'24.7"N 104°58'02.5"E
Notes
There are some extremely tiny islets in that lake.
Name
On island
In lake
Country
Size (km2)
Coordinates
Notes
Lake Manitou
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
106
45°46′42″N 81°59′30″W / 45.77833°N 81.99167°W / 45.77833; -81.99167
Lac Observation
René-Levasseur Island
Manicouagan Reservoir
Canada
13.5
51°21′42″N 68°49′12″W / 51.36167°N 68.82000°W / 51.36167; -68.82000
Ylä-Enonvesi
Sääminginsalo
Saimaa
Finland
12
62°3′7″N 29°0′12″E / 62.05194°N 29.00333°E / 62.05194; 29.00333
Includes Lake Saarijärvi that forms its southern part. Separated by an artificial canal, Sääminginsalo might not be considered an island.
Kulkemus
Partalansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
5.8
61°40′43″N 28°24′13″E / 61.67861°N 28.40361°E / 61.67861; 28.40361
Saajuu-Palovesi
Partalansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
4.1
61°41′55″N 28°19′34″E / 61.69861°N 28.32611°E / 61.69861; 28.32611
Saravesi
Kotasaari
Kallavesi
Finland
4.1
62°50′49″N 28°4′52″E / 62.84694°N 28.08111°E / 62.84694; 28.08111
Separated by an artificial canal, Kotasaari might not be considered an island.
Oininki
Äitsaari
Saimaa
Finland
2.6
61°18′52″N 28°38′21″E / 61.31444°N 28.63917°E / 61.31444; 28.63917
Malosenjärvi
Viljakansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
1.4
61°31′58″N 28°16′11″E / 61.53278°N 28.26972°E / 61.53278; 28.26972
Valkiajärvi
Hurissalo
Saimaa
Finland
1.4
61°30′27″N 27°49′29″E / 61.50750°N 27.82472°E / 61.50750; 27.82472
Ruokojärvi
Partalansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
1.3
61°38′1″N 28°23′39″E / 61.63361°N 28.39417°E / 61.63361; 28.39417
Närtejärvi
Viljakansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
1.2
61°34′31″N 28°31′8″E / 61.57528°N 28.51889°E / 61.57528; 28.51889
Kylliönjärvi
Viljakansaari
Pihlajavesi (Saimaa)
Finland
1.1
61°33′47″N 28°22′59″E / 61.56306°N 28.38306°E / 61.56306; 28.38306
Lapinjärvi
Hurissalo
Saimaa
Finland
1.1
61°29′33″N 27°48′30″E / 61.49250°N 27.80833°E / 61.49250; 27.80833
Shara-Nur
Olkhon Island
Lake Baikal
Russia
53°06′18″N 107°15′16″E / 53.10500°N 107.25444°E / 53.10500; 107.25444
Siskiwit Lake
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
United States
16.8
48°00′05″N 088°47′50″W / 48.00139°N 88.79722°W / 48.00139; -88.79722
Lake Desor
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
United States
47°58′36″N 88°59′13″W / 47.97667°N 88.98694°W / 47.97667; -88.98694
Lake Richie
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
United States
48°2′38″N 88°41′43″W / 48.04389°N 88.69528°W / 48.04389; -88.69528
Lake Mindemoya
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
38.7
45°45′43″N 82°12′32″W / 45.76194°N 82.20889°W / 45.76194; -82.20889
Lake Kagawong
Manitoulin Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
Canada
55.6
45°50′0″N 82°18′36″W / 45.83333°N 82.31000°W / 45.83333; -82.31000
Little Lake
Washington Island
Lake Michigan
United States
0.17
45°24′36″N 86°56′29″W / 45.41000°N 86.94139°W / 45.41000; -86.94139
Lake Windigo
Star Island
Cass Lake (Minnesota)
United States
0.8
47°25′7″N 94°34′13″W / 47.41861°N 94.57028°W / 47.41861; -94.57028
Fox Lagoon
Pelee island
Lake Erie
Canada
0.02
41°43′57″N 82°40′18″W / 41.73250°N 82.67167°W / 41.73250; -82.67167
Lake Henry
Pelee island
Lake Erie
Canada
0.345
41°49′32″N 82°38′20″W / 41.82556°N 82.63889°W / 41.82556; -82.63889
Laguna del Volcan Maderas
Ometepe
Lake Nicaragua
Nicaragua
0.034
11°26′42″N 85°30′38″W / 11.44500°N 85.51056°W / 11.44500; -85.51056
Laguna de Zapatera
Zapatera
Lake Nicaragua
Nicaragua
0.19
11°45′59″N 85°51′25″W / 11.76639°N 85.85694°W / 11.76639; -85.85694
Antoniyevskoye Lake
Valaam
Lake Ladoga
Russia
0.028
61°23′18″N 30°59′48″E / 61.38833°N 30.99667°E / 61.38833; 30.99667
Ozero Leshchevo
Valaam
Lake Ladoga
Russia
0.27
61°21′35″N 30°55′58″E / 61.35972°N 30.93278°E / 61.35972; 30.93278
Lake Geneserath
Beaver Island
Lake Michigan–Huron
United States
2
45°35′55″N 85°32′23″W / 45.59861°N 85.53972°W / 45.59861; -85.53972
Ösjön
Ammerön
Revsundssjön
Sweden
0.58
62°51′53″N 15°10′21″E / 62.86472°N 15.17250°E / 62.86472; 15.17250
Igelviken
Färingsö
Mälaren
Sweden
0.47
59°21′53″N 17°42′13″E / 59.36472°N 17.70361°E / 59.36472; 17.70361
Ändsjön
Frösön
Storsjön
Sweden
0.32
63°10′34″N 14°34′24″E / 63.17611°N 14.57333°E / 63.17611; 14.57333
Gråtjønna
Røssvassholmen
Røssvatnet
Norway
0.05
65°41′46″N 13°59′47″E / 65.69611°N 13.99639°E / 65.69611; 13.99639
—
—
Lake Chad
Cameroon
There is another, smaller lake on that island. There are a few more islands in Lake Chad that have a lake on them.
Süvähaud
Piirissaar
Peipus
Estonia
—
—
Thac Ba Reservoir
Vietnam
0.05
21°50'24.7"N 104°58'02.5"E
There are some extremely tiny islets in that lake.
· Recursive lakes › Lakes on islands in lakes on islands
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
Nettilling Lake
On island
Baffin Island
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
1.55
Coordinates
66°23′15″N 69°38′41″W / 66.38750°N 69.64472°W / 66.38750; -69.64472
—
—
Name
—
On island
Glover Island
In lake
Grand Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
1.40
Coordinates
48°48′9″N 57°39′41″W / 48.80250°N 57.66139°W / 48.80250; -57.66139
Arethusa Pool
Arethusa Pool
Name
Arethusa Pool
On island
Mou Waho
In lake
Lake Wānaka
On island
South Island
Country
New Zealand
Size (km2)
0.05
Coordinates
44°33′15″S 169°05′00″E / 44.55417°S 169.08333°E / -44.55417; 169.08333
—
—
Name
—
On island
Rahui Island
In lake
Lake Waikareiti
On island
North Island
Country
New Zealand
Size (km2)
0.003
Coordinates
38°42′45″S 177°10′22″E / 38.71250°S 177.17278°E / -38.71250; 177.17278
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
Jubilee Lake
On island
Newfoundland
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
0.025
Coordinates
48°3′50″N 55°10′24″W / 48.06389°N 55.17333°W / 48.06389; -55.17333
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
Mölnorträsk
On island
Fårö
Country
Sweden
Size (km2)
0.00006
Coordinates
57°55′45″N 19°08′29″E / 57.92917°N 19.14139°E / 57.92917; 19.14139
Notes
Extremely small
—
—
Name
—
On island
—
In lake
—
On island
Baffin Island
Country
Canada
Coordinates
70°41′14″N 80°34′18″W / 70.68722°N 80.57167°W / 70.68722; -80.57167
Molemole
Molemole
Name
Molemole
On island
Motu'a'ali
In lake
Motu Si'i
On island
Niuafo'ou
Country
Tonga
Size (km2)
0.02
Coordinates
15°35′42″S 175°38′57″W / 15.594888°S 175.649157°W / -15.594888; -175.649157
—
—
Name
—
On island
Sandey
In lake
Þingvallavatn
On island
Iceland
Country
Iceland
—
—
Name
—
On island
Gatter Lake
In lake
Lake Hazen
On island
Ellesmere Island
Country
Canada
Notes
Northernmost lake of its kind in the world.
—
—
Name
—
On island
Teinholmen
In lake
Vestrevatnet
On island
Osterøy
Country
Norway
Coordinates
60°32′12″N 5°37′38″E / 60.536628°N 5.627209°E / 60.536628; 5.627209
Name
On island
In lake
On island
Country
Size (km2)
Coordinates
Notes
—
—
Nettilling Lake
Baffin Island
Canada
1.55
66°23′15″N 69°38′41″W / 66.38750°N 69.64472°W / 66.38750; -69.64472
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Glover Island
Grand Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
1.40
48°48′9″N 57°39′41″W / 48.80250°N 57.66139°W / 48.80250; -57.66139
Arethusa Pool
Mou Waho
Lake Wānaka
South Island
New Zealand
0.05
44°33′15″S 169°05′00″E / 44.55417°S 169.08333°E / -44.55417; 169.08333
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Rahui Island
Lake Waikareiti
North Island
New Zealand
0.003
38°42′45″S 177°10′22″E / 38.71250°S 177.17278°E / -38.71250; 177.17278
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Jubilee Lake
Newfoundland
Canada
0.025
48°3′50″N 55°10′24″W / 48.06389°N 55.17333°W / 48.06389; -55.17333
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Mölnorträsk
Fårö
Sweden
0.00006
57°55′45″N 19°08′29″E / 57.92917°N 19.14139°E / 57.92917; 19.14139
Extremely small
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Baffin Island
Canada
70°41′14″N 80°34′18″W / 70.68722°N 80.57167°W / 70.68722; -80.57167
Molemole
Motu'a'ali
Motu Si'i
Niuafo'ou
Tonga
0.02
15°35′42″S 175°38′57″W / 15.594888°S 175.649157°W / -15.594888; -175.649157
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Sandey
Þingvallavatn
Iceland
Iceland
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Gatter Lake
Lake Hazen
Ellesmere Island
Canada
Northernmost lake of its kind in the world.
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Teinholmen
Vestrevatnet
Osterøy
Norway
60°32′12″N 5°37′38″E / 60.536628°N 5.627209°E / 60.536628; 5.627209
· Recursive lakes › Lakes on islands in lakes on islands in lakes
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Name
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On island
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In lake
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On island
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In lake
Lake Yathkyed
Country
Canada
Size (km2)
0.013
Coordinates
62°39′5.8″N 97°47′11.8″W / 62.651611°N 97.786611°W / 62.651611; -97.786611
Notes
There is, even further, an island in that lake, making it the only such island in the world that has been discovered.
Name
On island
In lake
On island
In lake
Country
Size (km2)
Coordinates
Notes
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Lake Yathkyed
Canada
0.013
62°39′5.8″N 97°47′11.8″W / 62.651611°N 97.786611°W / 62.651611; -97.786611
There is, even further, an island in that lake, making it the only such island in the world that has been discovered.

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  1. Was a peninsula until 1906 when a canal was dug, separating it from the mainland.
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