Flathead Lake, with more then 180 miles of shoreline is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.   This scenic playground provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and all varieties of water recreation.  Along the shores of Flathead Lake is ?the village by the bay?, Bigfork Montana.  On the shores of Bigfork Montana are some of the best fishing areas on the northeast side of the lake. From Bigfork south to Yellow Bay and further to Blue bay are some of the cleanest and deepest waters of the lake which harbors some of the best trophy lake fishing in the lower 48. Bigfork is located at the base of the beautiful Mission Mountain range hugging the clean waters of Flathead Lake. A charming and picturesque place, Bigfork offers world class art galleries, fine dining and a 27hole golf course.  The Bigfork Playhouse offers the finest in Community Theater.  Built on a western setting, with the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Glacier National Park providing ample hiking and site seeing opportunities.  Big Fork, on Flathead Lake was chosen as ?one of the 50 Great Towns of the West? and maintains the designation as ?One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns of the Nation?.  Learn More about living in Bigfork Montana on Flathead Lake.

Just to the north lies the beautiful Flathead Valley and Kalispell Montana.  The city has more than 20 parks. Some surround historic structures, including Depot Park, Courthouse Park and the Conrad Mansion grounds. Woodland Park, the city's largest, is a year-round family favorite. And where Conrad's buffalo herd once grazed, golfers play the challenging layout of Buffalo Hill Golf Course.

Montana at it's Finest!