Not many places in the Rockies can boast of lakes big enough to allow real boating. But the Flathead Valley can and does boast of several. Flathead Lake is nearly thirty mileslong, from Bigfork and Somers on the north to Polson on the South.
Flathead lake is the West's largest natural fresh water lake.
The Lake supports Montanas's largest sailing community as well as sizeable fleets of motor craft and charter fishing boats. Flathead Lake is unrivaled as a prime fishery for trophy Mackinaw and lake trout. Boat tours are available for those who don't choose to fish. In addition to several campgrounds and resorts, there are six state parks with camping facilities and boat launches around the lake . The seventh state park, Wildhorse Island sprawls across the southwest arm of Flathead Lake.