British Columbia's Largest Lakes: Atlin, Babine, Williston, Ootsa, and Nechako Reservoir

The five largest lakes in British Columbia by surface area:

1. Williston Lake – 1,768 km² (683 sq mi) – reservoir from W.A.C. Bennett Dam on Peace River.
2. Atlin Lake – 720 km² (280 sq mi) – natural, northwestern BC.
3. Babine Lake – 492 km² (190 sq mi) – natural, central BC.
4. Ootsa Lake – 432 km² (167 sq mi) – natural, central-eastern BC.
5. Nechako Reservoir – 400 km² (154 sq mi) – reservoir from Kenney Dam on Nechako River.

These water bodies support fisheries, hydroelectric power, recreation, and Indigenous cultural practices.