inland lakes
Non-coastal freshwater bodies
Lakes located away from the coast, surrounded entirely by land rather than connected to the sea.
The term emphasizes geographic position within a landmass: The region is known for its inland lakes and forests.
In casual use, often simply called lakes, with "inland" added when distinguishing from coastal or tidal waters.
- glacial lakeIce-formed water body
- endorheic basinDrainage area lacking outflow
- still waterWater not flowing
- morning mistEarly vapor near ground
- algae bloomRapid aquatic microorganism proliferation
loons · eutrophication · migratory birds · limnology · wetland · nature preserve · state park · lake basin · watershed · oxbow lake · boating · pontoon boat · ice fishing · shoreline · lake house · fishing industry · fish fry · evaporation rate
- boating destinationscoastal waters, Bahamas, canals, harbors, Virgin Islands
- attractionszoo, museum, theme park, amusement park, water park
- boatingboat, ferry, motorboat, motorboats, cruise
- NorwayOslo, Bergen, Trondheim, fjord, fjords
water body type and location
inland lakesoceans
Vast saltwater bodies
seas · open ocean · coastal waters · offshore waters · tidal waters