Thursday, December 1, 2011

Flat Head Lake Montana

A customer of mine suggested I tell you about the amazing lake located in Montana Called Flat Head Lake. Its known for its size and the amount of activities located there.

Just a little about the lake: 
The Flathead and Swan rivers supply clean, fresh water to Flathead Lake year-round. Created by Ice Age glaciers, almost thirty miles long and fifteen miles across at it's widest point, Flathead Lake is the largest natural lake in western U.S. The lake has a 160 mile shoreline and its waters cover nearly two-hundred square miles of Montana! Its large and chilly. The lake is populated by native Bull and Cutthroat trout, and huge Lake trout (Mackinaw), along with perch and whitefish.

This lake reaches depths of 369 feet. Flathead Lake is the land locked divers escape. Though the clarity of Flathead Lake is sometimes a bit suspect, this glacier carved lake has impressive underwater cliffs and rock formations. In addition to the natural wonders, there are plenty of ship wrecks to explore. For snorkeling, you should be checking out the southern tip of Cedar Island, where just off-shore you'll find great snorkeling and Yellow Bay for a bit of scuba diving.
If any of you have been there and would like to add pictures or stories feel free to comment! :)

1 comment:

  1. lets get a dive community started! i'm in kalispell and am looking for dive buddies. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1899067506979869/

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