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Lake Five (Montana)

Coordinates: 48°27′52″N 114°01′12″W / 48.46444°N 114.02000°W / 48.46444; -114.02000
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Lake Five
LocationFlathead County, Montana, United States
Coordinates48°29′N 113°59′W / 48.483°N 113.983°W / 48.483; -113.983
TypeFreshwater lake
Max. length60.2 feet (18.3 m)
Surface area151.8 acres (61.43 hectares)
Surface elevation3,257.04 ft (992.75 m)

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

Description

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Lake Five". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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.

48°27′52″N 114°01′12″W / 48.46444°N 114.02000°W / 48.46444; -114.02000