Articles with the Tag: Flathead Lake
Swimming in Flathead Lake is one of summer’s pleasures, but distance swimmer Emily von Jentzen takes swimming seriously. Von Jentzen dipped her toes in Flathead Lake at approximately 9 a.m. Sept. 5 at the Somers boat launch and swam for 24 hours. She’s making this swim to raise money ...
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." ~Albert Einstein YELLOW BAY — Flathead Lake, one of Northwest Montana’s many geologic gems, has a benevolent force quietly working on its behalf monitoring water quality, collecting data for research and educati...
Ominous clouds hung in the sky Friday night as Johnny Long stepped up to perform at the 4th annual Flathead Blues Festival on the scenic shore of Flathead Lake. About halfway through the performance, gusty winds swept through Salish Point and a torrential downpour followed, causing them to...
LAKE COUNTY — Flathead Lake is an ideal cool place to spend the blazing last days of summer, but Lake County Undersheriff Dan Yonkin reminds people that fun outings can end up in a trip to the hospital or jail if proper safety measures aren’t taken. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies h...
News from the Lake County Conservation District FLATHEAD LAKE — Aquatic Invasive Species can foul boats, degrade water quality and wreak havoc on a host of native species. The economic impacts are equally adverse. Once aquatic invasive species become established in a watershed, property values...
News from the Flathead Lakers Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Linnaea Schroeer reported that boat inspection crews have found 164 boats that did not pass inspection so far this year, with standing water being the most common infraction. “P...
News from Mission Valley Aquatic Center POLSON — The 12th annual Polson Bay’s Water Daze 1.2-mile swim across Polson Bay will take place Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration opens at 10 a.m. at Boettcher Park. Transportation is provided from Boettcher Park to City Docks at 12:15 p.m., and the ...
News from The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station POLSON – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station invites the public to a free open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The station is located 17.5 miles north of ...
POLSON — The body of missing kayaker Robert W. McDonald was found 2:45 p.m. Friday in Flathead Lake, just south of Big Bull Island. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue boats and the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office boat, who were still out sea...
FLATHEAD LAKE — As of Friday, anglers were beginning to catch whitefish at Dead Man’s Point above Big Arm. “We are not sure what is going to happen yet,” Paula Zimmer of Zimmer Tackle said. “(We) will know in a few days, but Dead Man’s Point is giving up...
