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Review:
Set within the southwest region of Iowa, Carter Lake is an oxbow lake that was formed in 1877 when the Missouri River changed its course. Carter Lake quickly earned a reputation as a fantastic recreation destination, a title which it still holds today with visitors flocking to its shores to enjoy boating, swimming, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. The 315-acre lake has an average depth of 8 feet and a maximum depth of 28 feet and is stocked with bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and the occasional walleye, making for excellent fishing. The northern shore of the lake is home to Levi Carter Park, which has public boat ramps, ball fields, restrooms, and a picnic pavilion.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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