Montana Lake Ranks Among Clearest in the U.S.
A trip to the lake is one of the best summer days you can have. Whether you're swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, drinking and floating on the water, or just sitting on the shore, lake days are unbeatable.
Montana ranks 11th in the number of lakes, with 3,389. Montana trails many midwestern states and Alaska—which is home to a staggering 3,000,000 lakes, according to World Population Review.
We may not have the most lakes, but we do have one of the clearest lakes in the States.
READ MORE: Shocking Study - Montana Leads In Youth Bullying
Flathead Lake Ranks In the Top 14 Clearest Lakes in the United States
The Boutique Adventurer curated the top 14 clearest lakes in the U.S. The travel website ranked Flathead Lake at number 8.
The Flathead Lake in Montana attracts people who enjoy aquatic activities. So, if you're searching for a vacation place to spend quality time with loved ones, doing something new and exciting, consider Flathead Lake. - The Boutique Adventurer
What's up with calling it "THE" Flathead Lake? I've heard people call the area "the Flathead," I've heard people call the lake "Flathead Lake," but I've never heard the two combined into "The Flathead Lake."
Moving on, yes, Flathead Lake is beautifully clear. We got up there a couple of times last summer, and it is still as beautiful as ever.
READ MORE: Chase Rice's New Song Namedrops A Small Montana Town
Flathead Lake is joined by 13 other lakes, like Lake Michigan, Lake Coeur d'Alene, and Lake Tahoe.
Missoula's Comfort Food
Gallery Credit: Chris Wolfe
Missoula Businesses and Places that Are Missed
Gallery Credit: Chris Wolfe