Lakes / Iowa / Palo Alto County
Lakes in Palo Alto County, Iowa
5 lakes counted in Palo Alto County - the largest is Lost Island Lake at 1,152 acres.
5
Lakes Counted
1,152 acres
Largest - Lost Island Lake
Palo Alto County, highlighted, with its largest counted lakes dotted. Outlines from Census boundary data.
All Counted Lakes
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Island Lake | Palo Alto | 1,152 acres | - |
| 2 | Silver Lake | Palo Alto | 642 acres | - |
| 3 | Rush Lake | Palo Alto | 457 acres | - |
| 4 | Virgin Lake | Palo Alto | 208 acres | - |
| 5 | Blue Wing Marsh | Palo Alto | 76 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.