Lake Macbride, located in east central Iowa, is a premier destination for outdoor recreation. Initially recommended in 1932, the lake was developed with a $50,000 federal grant and labor from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Opened in 1937, the lake originally covered 200 acres. However, the construction of the Coralville Dam and Reservoir in the late … Read more
A tranquil reservoir formed by the construction of the Lake Alpine Dam across Silver Creek, Lake Alpine lies tucked away in the High Sierra mountains of California. As part of the Upper Utica Project, this charming lake is overseen by the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and functions as a basin for storage and water … Read more
Nimpkish Lake is a serene body of water located on the northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of 37 square kilometers, an average depth of 161 meters, and a maximum depth of 320 meters. The Namgis First Nation has a historical relationship with the region and has … Read more
The reservoir known as Riffe Lake is 23.5 miles (38 km) along the Cowlitz River in Washington. It was created in 1968 after Mossyrock Dam’s completion. The lake is the result of efforts by Tacoma City Light (now Tacoma Power) and is the tallest dam in the state. The formation of the reservoir in the … Read more
Longview Lake is a 930-acre freshwater reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri, located near Grandview, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City. It is a crucial component of the Little Blue River Project, an endeavor by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve fish and wildlife while averting flooding. The reservoir is hidden in the 4,852-acre Longview … Read more
Spring Hollow Reservoir, located in Virginia’s southern Shenandoah Valley, is a 158-acre artificial lake created by damming a valley southwest of Roanoke. The reservoir, which holds over three billion gallons of water, is fed by the Roanoke River and enclosed by the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam. Nestled among forested rolling hills, the reservoir is … Read more
Renowned for its exceptional landlocked salmon fishery, the Fish River Chain of Lakes in Aroostook County is a top destination for big-lake anglers. These eight natural lakes are undammed near the New Brunswick, Canada border, providing ideal trout and salmon breeding grounds. The chain begins with shallow Fish River Lake, which sits at the highest … Read more
Coralville Lake is an artificial Johnson County, Iowa, reservoir created by the Coralville Dam on the Iowa River. The main purpose of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-built dam, which was built between 1949 and 1958, is flood control. The 100-foot-high dam impounds a large area, forming Coralville Lake with a surface area of 5,280 … Read more
Stave Lake and Hayward Lake are two interconnected reservoirs in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Both offer scenic beauty and a range of recreational opportunities. Stave Lake Stave Lake, a large reservoir in the Fraser Valley, was formed in 1912 by the construction of the Stave Falls Dam. The dam harnesses the power … Read more
Hovey Lake is a serene and distinctive fishing location tucked away in the untamed Ohio River bends southwest of Indiana. This lake, formed from an old river oxbow, is preserved for ducks migrating. This lake, whose size fluctuates according to rainfall, forms the heart of the 7,404-acre Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area, home to … Read more