Lake Five is a private freshwater lake and resort in Flathead County, Montana,[1] near the western entrance to Glacier National Park.[2]

Description

The lake is 60.2 feet (18.3 m) and covers an area of 151.8 acres and is at an elevation of 3,257.04 ft (992.75 m).[3] The lake is surrounded by approximately thirty residential properties.[2]

The lake is stocked with kokanee salmon and rainbow trout by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.[4] In additionn, Perch and Bluegill are popular.[5]

Controversy

A group that called themselves "Friends of Lake Five" sued the county of Flathead after a resort owner was granted a land use permit to develop land at Lake Five. The developer of the land began construction on "Whistlestop Retreat" before they were granted a permit. The developer eventually got the permit to develop from Flathead, but the lawsuit was won by the Friend's of Lake Five. The presiding judge granted a permanent injunction and ruled that the land had to be restored to condition at purchase. Many structures had to be demolished.[6]

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