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Montana has most of the natural lakes that are found
in Montana that lie outside of the mountains. The lakes
found in this region range from small ponds to the largest
freshwater lake west of the continental divide - Flathead
Lake. All the lakes in this region offer a wealth
of fishing opportunities for both cold-water species
such as trout and warm-water species like bass.
Many of the lakes
in this region are found very close to large towns and
resorts, allowing for excellent services and lodging -
in stark contrast to many other Montana lakes and reservoirs.
The lakes in this region are also very scenic, with thick
forests and towering mountains flanking most of these lakes.
The lakes in Northwest
Montana, particularly Flathead
Lake, Swan Lake and Whitefish
Lake, due to their scenic beauty and proximity to popular
tourist attractions such as Glacier
National Park, receive heavy use. Most of the pressure
comes in the form of pleasure boating and waterskiing,
reducing any chances for finding solitude except in poor
weather or in the off-season. Other lakes, such as the
smaller Holland Lake and Ashley
Lake, provide excellent fly fishing in a remote and
scenic environment.
Despite their
generally heavy use, the lakes in this region are well
worth visiting for an angler on a Montana fly fishing trip.
Many of the lakes have excellent trout fishing. And even
if the trout aren't biting - the scenic beauty of many
of these lakes makes any day spent on the water a rewarding
one.
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