Situated near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Fairy Stone Park boasts a 168-acre lake that borders the Philpott Reservoir and is the location of the fabled fairy stones. This park is ideal for various activities, including cabin stays, camping (both standard and equestrian), and group camping. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, lake swimming, rowboats, canoes, paddleboats, … Read more
Douthat Lake, a haven for fishing enthusiasts, is situated within Douthat State Park. This picturesque 50-acre fee-fishing lake is known for its well-stocked waters and family-friendly amenities. When the lake is open for business, from the first Saturday in April through June 15 and from September 15 through October 31, rainbow, brown, and brook trout … Read more
Whitmore Lake, located along the border of Livingston and Washtenaw counties in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, is a 667-acre lake known for its diverse range of water activities and rich fishing history. The lake, accessible via US Highway 23, is near the Village of Whitmore Lake and close to Brighton, Ann Arbor, and Flint. A state-owned … Read more
Findley Lake, situated in the serene southwestern Chautauqua County in the Town of Mina, is a tranquil 292-acre lake renowned for its diverse fish populations and recreational opportunities. The lake, perched at an elevation of 1,410 feet, boasts a maximum depth of 37 feet and an average depth of 11 feet. The shoreline, spanning 5.5 … Read more
One of the biggest lakes in Michigan, Lake Michigamme covers 4,292 acres and descends to a depth of more than 70 feet. Located in Marquette and Baraga counties, this scenic lake offers many recreational opportunities. The lake runs about six miles from east to west, with a southern arm extending another four miles, and it … Read more
At an astonishing 68 square miles, Clear Lake, California’s biggest natural freshwater lake, is situated in Lake County. This ancient lake, approximately 0.5 million years old, is considered one of North America’s oldest, with a rich sedimentary history stretching back at least 480,000 years. With a surface area of 43,785 acres and a maximum depth … Read more
Harvey’s Lake, located in Barnet, Vermont, is a picturesque natural freshwater lake known for its serene environment and recreational opportunities. Named after Colonel Alexander Harvey, one of Barnet’s original settlers, the Lake covers an area of approximately 350 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 145 feet at its center. It is a hub of … Read more
A 350-acre water supply impoundment in eastern Loudoun County, Virginia, Beaverdam Creek Reservoir provides a tranquil and picturesque location for various outdoor pursuits, including fishing. The Loudoun Water Authority purchased the reservoir in 2015 after it had been owned and run by the City of Fairfax for some time. Since then, it has undergone significant … Read more
Hungry Mother Lake is a 108-acre impoundment in Hungry Mother State Park in Smyth County, Virginia. This lake supports various sport fish, including largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, crappie, channel catfish, carp, sunfish, rock bass, muskellunge, and walleye. Channel catfish, walleyes, and musky are stocked annually, while other fish populations are self-sustaining, with alewives as the … Read more