Popular Montana Lake Named One Of The Best In U.S.

Montana is filled with lakes and while some are more popular than others, for those who love spending time on the water, the state of Montana has you covered.

Whether you love fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, or just enjoying the view, Montana has a lake to suit your needs.

According to a quick Google search, there are over 3000 named lakes here in Montana and one of those lakes is getting a lot of love and has been named one of the best in the United States.

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Which Montana lake was named one of the best in the U.S.?

Vogue has named Flathead Lake one of the best lakes in the United States and for many Montanans, that won't come as a surprise.  Not only is the lake the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, but it's also one of the clearest lakes in the country. '

READ MORE: Want to own an island on Flathead Lake? It will cost you.

Locals and tourists alike love spending time on Flathead during the summer with hundreds of thousands of folks making their way to the lake during the warmer months.

How big is Flathead Lake?

The lake is about 200 square miles and has a shoreline of over 180 miles. While it isn't the deepest lake in Montana, it does have a maximum depth of 371 feet. Flathead Lake has stunning views of the Mission and Swan Mountains, so as you can imagine, real estate on the lake is rather costly.

Oh and if you're making plans to spend time at Flathead, you should know that reservations fill up fast.