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Review:
Located in Buena Vista County in northern Iowa, Storm Lake is a 3,097-acre lake that boasts a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. One of the most significant natural lakes in the state, Storm Lake is home to the thriving community and an eponymously named town on the northern shore with a lakeside resort-style development, several city parks, and the Buena Vista University. The lake is a popular boating and fishing destination with an abundance of channel catfish, crappie, white bass, and walleye, with good access from the shoreline and public boat ramps. Other water-based activities include jet-skiing, sailing, waterskiing, and swimming, while the shoreline has lovely beaches for sunbathing and relaxing and several hiking and mountain trails.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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