Lake Catherine is the first name in the list of the best lakes to visit in Turks and Caicos Islands. Lake Catherine is a 430-acre (174-hectare) saline wetland natural reserve located in the middle of West Caicos. In addition to being an excellent habitat for flamingos, this location is a very significant wading bird breeding region. Due to natural evaporation, Lake Catherine has a higher saline content than the surrounding ocean, as is the case with many of the interior ponds in the Turks and Caicos. One of the best places to see birds in the Turks and Caicos is around Lake Catherine and the shallow, large ponds that are nearby to the east.

The large underwater cave network in Lake Catherine is a little-known feature. Similar to the Boiling Hole feature on South Caicos, this cave is located on the western side of the nature reserve and regulates the water level and tidal shift of Lake Catherine. This system is probably the most likely cave in the Turks and Caicos to have a clear subterranean passage from an interior pond to the open ocean due to the cave's location less than half a mile (0.8 km) from the edge of the Caicos plateau and deep ocean water. The southern Greenlands region of West Caicos, however outside the Lake Catherine Nature Reserve, also harbors a significant number of submerged caverns, albeit with far fewer substantial features. These are mostly collapsed water lens caves.

Location: West Caicos

Between Whitby and Horsestable Beach, off King's Road, is Flamingo Lake, a convenient halt that provides an outstanding view of the expansive Flamingo Pond wetland on North Caicos. The West Indian Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber, commonly known as the American Flamingo or the Caribbean Flamingo), as the location's name suggests, often lives in this area, and flocks of them can number in the thousands. There might also be spoonbills, ducks, stilts, herons, and egrets to see in addition to the flamingos. On the off chance that there are numerous flamingos present, this location is definitely worth a quick visit; however, the difficulty of accessing the pond through the thick vegetation makes it less than ideal for serious bird photography.

Off the southern coast of North Caicos, there is a tidal marine pond called Flamingo Pond that is partially related to the Caicos Banks. Mangrove tree networks are intricate and dense, preventing a clear route to the ocean yet allowing for tide passage. Many of the Turks and Caicos-specific halophyte species, such as the red mangrove, black mangrove, and white mangrove, are supported by the wetland system. According to Turks and Caicos law, anyone found guilty of harming the flamingos or their eggs faces a stiff fine or up to six months in jail. Flamingo Lake is a part of the Ramsar Nature Reserve.

Location: North Caicos

A 320-acre (129-hectare) lagoon called North Creek can be found in Grand Turk's central northern region. With only a tiny inlet to the ocean at the island's far northern end, the body of water is almost completely landlocked. It is considered as one of the best lakes to visit in Turks and Caicos Islands.

At North Creek, a variety of land and aquatic sports and activities are conducted. As a shore excursion for cruise passengers, kayak eco tours are being provided among the mangroves near the lagoon's northern edge. North Creek is fascinating and peaceful, despite not being the best location for the sport in Turks and Caicos (the larger Caicos Islands have much more impressive wetlands). Although they approach North Creek from different sides of the lagoon, ATV tours and horseback rides both stop there. It's also pretty intriguing to drive to the creek's northwest side. North Wells will be encountered on the way out. A large portion of the region is low-lying and has salt-tolerant marsh plants. In this area, one frequently encounters the tough and ferocious Turks and Caicos donkeys. Excellent seashell beachcombing can be found at Little Bluff Point, which is the furthest point to the northwest that is accessible by car. From the other side of the inlet, you can also see the Grand Turk Lighthouse.

Location: Grand Turk