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Lake Flathead
Lake Flathead is the biggest lake with sweet water on the west of the USA . It is located in the north-western part of Montana about 48 km from the Glacier National Park by US Route 93 and Route 35. Lake Flathead was named after a local Native American tribe that lives at the southern end of the lake.. more »
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About the lake
Lake Flathead covers the area of 496 sq km. The lake is 44 km log and 25 km wide. The maximal depth of the lake is 113 m. Lake Flathead is fed by water from the rivers Flathead and Swan. The Flathead River flows out of the lake. The lake's shore is much varied. There are several small islands in the lake. The biggest island is called the Wild Horse Island. There is a homonymous nature reserve on the island.Loch Ness monster
Lake Flathead is home to many fishes, such as trouts, perches and many others. As a result of that, the lake is very popular with fishermen. Reputedly, the "Flathead lake monster", much alike the Loch Ness monster, lives in the lake.Sport
Lake Flathead is convenient for swimming. You can also do various water sports there- ride the water scooter, motor boats or go water-skiing.Tourist information and destination rating
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covered with forestLake Flathead: Travel guide - tips for trips, the best restaurants, tourism
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