What do you like to do when you visit Whitefish? Some people prefer to ski all winter, while others use it as a “home base” for their summer outdoor adventures. The good news is, there’s no wrong answer. Whitefish, and particularly Whitefish Lake, is a year-round travel destination. If you’ve never considered this gorgeous Montana lake for your off-season adventures, it’s time to take another look.
Whitefish Lake is a pristine freshwater lake in Flathead County.
ImagineGolf / Getty Images It was named in the 1850s for the abundant mountain whitefish that swim in its waters.
The lake is quite large, measuring about a mile wide and seven miles long.
CocoaBiscuit / Flickr Conveniently, the resort town of Whitefish lies just beyond its borders.
Whitefish Lake State Park is part of the Whitefish hiking and biking trail system, and it’s such a perfect base camp for outdoor adventures.
Jodie Wilson / Flickr On warm summer days, the lake water here looks so pristine and aqua blue.
Fishing is a top pastime here, as Whitefish Lake has populations of lake trout that rival that of nearby Flathead Lake.
Craig Moore / Getty Images Large bull trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and northern pike are popular catches.
In the summertime, the lake is a hotbed for all kinds of water sports, from boating to wakeboarding…
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images
…and people love to watch from the shores of Whitefish City Beach.
TXMARTINS / TripAdvisor Spread out a beach towel here and relax on a hot summer day. You just might feel like you’re at the ocean.
Many people think the lake is deserted in the wintertime. But believe it or not, it’s actually a great time to visit.
dr-scott / Flickr First, the view across the frozen lake is absolutely mesmerizing, and you can enjoy it as you snowshoe or cross country ski. Also, the lake tends to freeze solid in January, at which time a small part of the lake is sectioned off for ice skating.
In short, Whitefish Lake is simply incredible any time of year.
Troy Smith / Flickr If it’s been a while since you’ve had a lake day, consider this your sign to plan one.
In your opinion, what is the best lake in Montana?
ImagineGolf / Getty Images
It was named in the 1850s for the abundant mountain whitefish that swim in its waters.
CocoaBiscuit / Flickr
Conveniently, the resort town of Whitefish lies just beyond its borders.
Jodie Wilson / Flickr
On warm summer days, the lake water here looks so pristine and aqua blue.
Craig Moore / Getty Images
Large bull trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and northern pike are popular catches.
Jordan Siemens / Getty Images
TXMARTINS / TripAdvisor
Spread out a beach towel here and relax on a hot summer day. You just might feel like you’re at the ocean.
dr-scott / Flickr
First, the view across the frozen lake is absolutely mesmerizing, and you can enjoy it as you snowshoe or cross country ski. Also, the lake tends to freeze solid in January, at which time a small part of the lake is sectioned off for ice skating.
Troy Smith / Flickr
If it’s been a while since you’ve had a lake day, consider this your sign to plan one.
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Address: Whitefish Lake, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
