Lake Five (Montana)

Lake Five is a freshwater lake in Flathead County, Montana,[1] near the western entrance to Glacier National Park.[2]

Lake Five
LocationFlathead County, Montana, United States
Coordinates48°29′N 113°59′W
TypeFreshwater lake
Max. length60.2 feet (18.3 m)
Surface area151.8 acres (61.43 hectares)
Surface elevation3,257.04 ft (992.75 m)

Description

The lake is 60.2 feet (18.3 m) and covers an area of 151.8 acres and is at an elevation of 3,257.04 ft (992.75 m).[3] The lake is surrounded by approximately thirty residential properties.[2]

The lake is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.[4] In addition, Perch and Bluegill are popular.[5]

Controversy

A group that called themselves "Friends of Lake Five" sued the county of Flathead after a resort owner was granted a land use permit to develop land at Lake Five. The developer of the land began construction on "Whistlestop Retreat" before they were granted a permit. The developer eventually got the permit to develop from Flathead, but the lawsuit was won by the Friend's of Lake Five. The presiding judge granted a permanent injunction and ruled that the land had to be restored to condition at purchase. Many structures had to be demolished.[6]

References
  1. "Lake Five". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  2. Cabin Living; Discovering the Simple American Getaway. Lyons Press. 2017. ISBN 9781493030446. LCCN 2017018442.
  3. "Lake Five". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  4. "Fishing access at Lake Five in northwestern Montana proposed". Independent Record. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Lake Five Fishbrain
  6. Petersen, Chris (30 March 2022). "Court ruling all but shuts down resort on west end of Lake Five". Hungry Horse News. Retrieved 24 August 2022.

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