Tally Lake is a freshwater lake located in
Flathead County, Montana
Flathead County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Montana. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, its population was 104,357, making it the state's fourth most populous county. Its county seat is Kalispell ...
in the northwestern region of the United States. The lake is about west of the town of Whitefish.
It is a popular lake for recreational activities including fishing, boating, swimming and cliff jumping, and hiking on the surrounding trails, and is notable for its great depth and unusual geology.
Description
The lake's surface area is .
The lake is located at above sea level.
It is deep at its deepest point,
making it the deepest lake in Montana.
Despite its large volume, the lake tends to be warm in late summer because its waters are darkly colored due to high levels of tannins (which are harmless). These cause the lake to absorb and retain more heat than comparatively clearer bodies of water in the region.
Tally Lake is home to a number of fish species which make it a popular site for fishing. These include whitefish, perch, and brook, lake and rainbow trout.
Tributaries
* Logan Creek
** Griffin Creek
*** McGovern Creek
*** Hand Creek
*** Sheppard Creek
**** Dunsire Creek
**** Listle Creek
**** Sinclair Creek
**** Swaney Creek
**** Swanson Creek
** Oettiker Creek
** Reid Creek
*
Stillwater River
See also
*
List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (M-Z)
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References
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Lakes of Flathead County, Montana