Which lake has the highest elevation of any large freshwater lake?

Lake Titicaca sits high on the Altiplano, between Peru and Bolivia, at about 3,812 metres above sea level. That makes it the highest major freshwater lake in the world and one of the most famous high-altitude bodies of water. Its elevation influences climate, oxygen levels, and the biology of species living in and around it. The lake has supported human settlement for thousands of years and remains culturally important to Andean peoples. It is also a key freshwater resource in the region.