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The surface area of Flathead Lake covers over 122,500 acres, making it one of the largest freshwater lakes in the US outside of the Great Lakes. This glacial lake was formed over 10,000 years ago and has a shoreline of over 160 miles. It is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and there are many great hiking opportunities that provide wonderful views of the lake. On the lake itself, fishing enthusiasts will find 25 unique species of fish, including yellow perch, sculpin, mackinaw, and bull trout. Flathead Lake is also purported to be the home of Flathead Nessie, a mythical lake beast who has been spotted periodically over the past century or so, although no definitive proof of her existence has ever been reported.

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