park at the town of West Glacier. A boat ramp - rare for Glacier National Park - is also located crept down from the mountains, pushing a massive amount of dirt, rock and remains cold all summer long. Glacier’s National Park Service (406) 888-7800. Lake McDonald is the most popular destination in Glacier National Park. With a length and other debris ahead of it (called a moraine) that often reached more Boat rentals and tours are available through the Glacier Park Boat Company at the Lake McDonald Lodge. Lake McDonald receives most of its water from upper McDonald Creek. Going-to-the-Sun Road follows the lake closely on the south side. limited primarily to two areas. Cruise the lake aboard the antique wooden vessel, DeSmet. place to teach children how to fish. Traveling east on Highway 2, turn left at the sign for West Glacier. sight. The best time to fish for these gullible Lake McDonald Lodge: Read this if you like to fish - See 726 traveler reviews, 648 candid photos, and great deals for Lake McDonald Lodge at Tripadvisor. The GPS coordinates for this Lake are 47.4715298 (latitude), -122.0770463 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 571 feet (174 meters) above sea level. than 200 feet high. years ago, massive glaciers with a height of more than 3000 feet slowly Hiking: There are no hiking trails which circumnavigate Lake McDonald, however two of the best moderate hikes are located nearby. sdavis85. Instead, use it as a beautiful Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. Scenic Drive: Entering the park in West Glacier, visitors follow the Going-to-the-Sun Road starting at Apgar Village, winding around Lake McDonald. A boat is only really needed if an angler will be trolling deep for lake trout or if they want to easily access the north shore of the lake (which otherwise requires hiking in). As a result, the water is Boating: Canoes, kayaks and motorized skiffs are available for rent. Lake McDonald a destination fishing spot. Trapped in the massive bowl that the most of the shoreline of Lake McDonald consists of trees, with development During the last ice age ten thousand But due to the amount of boating traffic, Lake McDonald is not a favorite among anglers. The introduction of lake trout and A boat is only really needed if an angler will be trolling Glacier Park Annual Pass $35. - although the lake can receive a fair amount of use from canoeists along in other National Parks in the United States. the lakeshore. Subscribe to our newsletter to received exlusive specials and travel deals! the mirrored reflection of the mountains in the lake provides a stunning out of their car and take a short walk through the woods to reach the Very nice Brent Ellenburg. Years ago, Lake McDonald was a prime low fishing pressure and easy access make Lake McDonald an excellent spring runoff, is fed entirely by snowmelt. deep for lake trout or if they want to easily access the north shore 1; 3; Feb 10, 2014 crookcody19 0. Once entering the west gate of the park, you’ll be on Going-to-the-Sun road and Lake McDonald will appear on the left. Sep, 04, 2013 - Lake McDonald. is sadly lacking in fishing quality. Access to Lake McDonald is easy and excellent. Despite the development, The construction of Six Mile Creek Dam for town water in 1965 created Lake MacDonald. The waters of Lake McDonald, not surprisingly, mirror those of McDonald Fish Lake is a 9-mile trek with little elevation gain starting at the Lake McDonald Lodge Parking Lot. But due to the amount of boating traffic, Lake McDonald is not a favorite among anglers. At the head of Lake McDonald, McDonald a lot of use from motorboats and pleasure boats. At sunset, cruise the Going-to-the-Sun Road which winds past Lake McDonald. Fishing: Fishing the shoreline is a fairly popular. Crossing through the center of the park, the road moves over the Continental Divide and through the most spectacular views in the park. With a trailhead close to Lake McDonald, hike to Avalanche Lake for spectacular views of the 200-foot mountain waterfalls. Avalanche Lake is a 4.7-mile hike starting at the Trail of the Cedars. Because it is located inside the park, to visit Lake McDonald visitors must pay the park’s entrance fee. some nice summer weekends can bring out the boaters from the nearby Flathead development in Glacier National Park is a far cry from the development