When you read up on the perfect place to spend an Alaska Vacation, you will find Denali National Park one of those area’s that are mentioned frequently. This is due to the fact that this park is one of Alaska’s premier areas to vacation and to boot if you choose to stay at an Alaska Fishing Lodge in this vicinity, you will be rewarded with an extensive variety of fish species to go fishing for.

It’s just a one-hour flight from Anchorage to reach Chelatna Lake Lodge and you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Delani National Park and Mt. McKinley on your trip to the Alaska Fishing Lodge. As with all of Alaska’s lodges, you will want to bring the camera for memorable pictures of your Alaska Fishing Vacation.

Chelatna Lake Lodge is a fisherman’s experience, providing great fly in fishing for the angler and the unbelievable surroundings found 100 miles northwest of Anchorage. It is here that you can enjoy the natural surroundings of Mt. Russell, Mt. McKinley, and Denali National Park.

Native Rainbow Trout, five species of Salmon, Artic Grayling, Lake Trout, and even Northern Pike inhabit the area waters, proving anglers an opportunity the try for several fish species per visit. If you wish to try your hand at fly-fishing, there are fly fishing classes available. Soon you will be wetting a line and enjoying the catch at the top of Lake Creek.

July through September are the months to book your stay at Chelatna Lake Lodge. The type of fishing will not limit your choice of times, as nearly all species of fish are available from mid-July through the beginning of September. The only exceptions would be Northern Pike in early June through July and Sockeye Salmon from mid-July through mid-August.

The lodging at Chelatna Lake Lodge is as beautiful as the scenery, with Justus Cedar Chalets that come complete with their own bathrooms. The comforts of home can be found not only in the chalets, but also the main lodge and dining area. Panoramic views cap of the day outdoors, as you enjoy delicious meals by the chef. This complete experience makes a stay at Chelatna Lake Lodge on that should be on your list.

I fished Lake Barrett for the first time last year and fished it once more after. First time I fished it, I caught just a few fish only because I was not familiar with the lake. The second time was so much better, caught a lot fish & found some great spots. We found a cove that was just loaded with fish. We were pitching plastics (lizards, worms, creatures, beavers) next to the tullies.

It is now March, 2 more months and Lake Barrett will open. Ending months of waiting to fish it again. I fished Lake Barrett for the first time last year and fished it once more after. First time I fish it, caught a few fish only because I was not familiar with the lake. The second time was so much better, found some great spots. We found a cove that was just loaded with fishes. We were pitching plastics (lizard, worms, creatures, beavers) next to tullies. We were fishing them texas rigged with weights & weight-less on the Senkos. But the most productive was the dropshot rigs with roboworms in margarita mutator color. Lake Barrett is unique among publicly operated reservoirs, located in locked gates in a remote area of San Diego County.

It is one of only two reservoirs in the region that operates under strict regulations to protect both the quality of the fishery and fishing experience. The fishing regulations at this “zero kill” fishery calls for the use of barbless hooks and artificial lures only with all fish release. This is a great place to fish if you are able to get reservations. Ticketmaster handles all reservations for Lake Barrett fishing. The lake is open only on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during the fishing season of May through September. Reservations are available a month in advanced, always beginning on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. One reservation is good for up to four people and boat & motor included. I found it to be a good idea to bring in a trolling motor & battery with it. The boats are your regular aluminum lake boats which is really not ideal for four anglers, so what usually happens is that 2 people with fish on the boat & the other 2 fish from float tubes or from shore.

Also, due to the fact that road to the lake passes through private property, all parties must be escorted on and off the premises. Springtime is probably the best time to go and also the toughest to get reservations. You will get quantity in the spring (30+ days), but quality in my opinion is during the summer when you get the bigger fishes. The only thing about summertime that people have to deal with is the heat. Temperature can get very hot during the summer season, so we usually go at first train in and out at noon-2pm. There are no concessions at Barrett, so make sure to bring your own food & lots of water. If you’ve never fish Lake Barrett before, try it. I guarantee that you’ll fall in love with it just as I did!

Lake James is one of the loveliest lakes in Western North Carolina. An easy drive of less than an hour, Lake James State Park lies east of Asheville. We packed up the two eager dogs and went there one beautiful summer weekend. There is no entry fee. That was a welcome surprise. Leashed dogs were welcome, that was another welcome surprise.

The cordoned off swimming area did not allow dogs, though. That made good sense to us. Instead, the park rangers aimed us up a gorgeous trail over a hill and through the woods. About a quarter of a mile up the trail was a little trail turnoff that led to a small lake inlet. We were happy to discover that we were the only ones there, that day. We set up blankets and picnic, and let the dogs run loose. They raced up and down the beach, trying to catch the tiny waves. They came out into deeper water and swam with us. Oh, the water!!! Clear, clean, and warm as a bathtub. That was the most welcome surprise of all! It is an incredibly clean lake. The dogs actually smelled clean when we got home… I’m used to having to wash the creek smells off them when they go swimming, but not at Lake James.

Canoes, jet skis and various floating vehicles went past on the main body of the lake, but all was peaceful in our little private inlet. The wake from the passing boats was pleasant. That inlet would have been the perfect place to bring an inflatable raft or inner tube. I hear fishing is good at this lake, but we didn’t go where any fishing was happening.

Our visit occurred in July. Where were all the bugs? Shouldn’t we have been bitten right and left by mosquitoes and such? It just didn’t happen. Who knows why. There were a few flies, that’s about all.

Bring a picnic, if you go. There are no concessions, and the nearest town really isn’t near. This park is waaaay out in the boondocks, where any good state park ought to be. Here is their website, if you want to find out more: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/laja/main.php

Nestled on the borders of California and Nevada, the expansive waters of Lake Tahoe have made it a source of entertainment for vacationers year after year. Leave the stress from your daily life behind you, and take the vacation you deserve that can provide the relaxation you need in an inviting outdoor setting. When planning your next vacation, consider experiencing the beauty and excitement of Lake Tahoe.

As the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, swimming, canoeing, jet skiing, paddle boating and fishing. Everyone will love exploring the crystal clear blue water whether it be my motorized boat or by paddling along with a friend in a double kayak. If exploring on land, you’ll be excited to find several trails that wonder through the wooded forests, perfect for hiking and mountain biking.

In the winter, enjoy world renown skiing at one of several ski resorts. Receiving from 125 to 500 inches of snow each winter, the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe make for excellent skiing conditions. Wake up early to enjoy a long day of snowboarding and skiing. Explore several scenic trails by snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snowshoeing.

When vacationing in Lake Tahoe it makes sense to want to stay at a house near the water or close to the ski slopes. A Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental allows you to select homes and condos that will allow you to be close to all the action, restaurants, golf courses and shopping. It’s easy to find and reserve your dream rental within your price range and that has all the amenities to make your vacation as soothing and comfortable as possible.

While a Lake Tahoe vacation rental can put you in close proximity to all the action, it’s important to select a home that can also provide you relaxation and make your vacation as enjoyable as possible. When traveling with the family or a group, choose a home that accommodates large numbers. Many homes have beds that can sleep up to sixteen, three or more full bathrooms and plenty of entertainment amenities such as a private pool. Or, if you and your partner are off on a romantic getaway, choose a cozy condo and take romantic walks on the shore and enjoy the Jacuzzi.

If you’re headed to Lake Tahoe for a ski weekend, try staying in a vacation ski-in and ski-out condo. After waking up in the morning, make a warm quick breakfast for the gang to eat in the condos gourmet kitchen, bundle up and hit the slopes. After an exhausting and electrifying day, curl up on the sofa and warm your body by the living room fireplace. When hunger strikes, explore the delicious nearby restaurants where everyone is sure to find something they like.

If it’s the lakes clear blue water you seek; after a long day of catching waves on the wakeboard, dock your boat on your private dock and be just a few steps from your vacation rental front door. Enjoy a filling dinner from a nearby restaurant and watch the magnificent sunset from the back porch. Arguments that arise from tight quarters and nothing to do at night will be a thing of the past. Take advantage of the homes fully stocked movie library, collection of novels, board games and entertainment center.

Whether you plan to stay for a few days or weeks, it’s easy to find the perfect Lake Tahoe rental within your budget. Your family and friends will be amazed with your selection and you can enjoy all the praise. Experience an exciting and enjoyable vacation and find your next rental on TripHomes.com.

How Do You Find the Best Lake Texoma Fishing Guide?

If you are planning a trip to Lake Texoma and want to Striper Fish with a good guide, here are some tips that will make your adventure a success. Start with a Google search, and be prepared for a lot of fishing guide choices. You can search “Lake Texoma Fishing Guides” or “Lake Texoma Striper Guides” and get all the listings you will need. Make sure you book 30-60 days in advance. Lake Texoma is the Striper Capital of the World and the guides stay booked up year round. If you are booking a multiday trip make sure your Lake Texoma Fishing Guide understands. Now you have the task of finding a quality Texoma Fishing Guide. You will find lots of Google Ads at the top and bottom of the page. Most Texoma Guides pay for ads on Google!

What Does the Website Look Like?

Eight out of ten Google searches are done on a tablet or smartphone. If the website does not adjust to your smartphone and the text and pictures are small, move on to the next guide. Does the website have a fishing report? Are the fishing reports up to date? If you find a fishing report that is two years old and the site has only two reports, move on to the next guide! Does the Texoma Fishing Guide website have links to social media? If the answer is no, find another candidate. If there are links to social media take a look at them. If you don’t find many posts on Facebook, find another guide. Take time to read the home page of the guide’s website! Is the content readable or does it sound mixed up and confusing? Spinning content is very common on a guide’s website, and ranking on Google is easier with mass-produced spun content.

Lake Texoma Fishing Guides Boat Pictures

Texoma is a very large lake and can get difficult to navigate when the weather turns bad. Make sure your Texoma Fishing Guides boat is big and safe. A 21-foot boat is standard, anything less is not safe on Lake Texoma. You are going to spend 4-6 hours on Texoma with a guide, make sure the boat is nice! If you are a master angler and familiar with fishing rods and reels, ask the guide what he uses! Most good Texoma Fishing Guides will have this information on their website, so look for it!

Social Media and Lake Texoma Striper Guides

You can find customer reviews on websites and social media, but the very best way to find a good review is on Facebook. Not a Facebook review, because those are cherry picked! Find a fishing guides post, then look at the comments. Most customers reply to Facebook posts. Message the customer and let them know you need a review and are thinking about booking a trip. 9 out of 10 customers will respond and let you know how good or bad the guide was on their trip.

Customize Your Lake Texoma Striper Trip

Once you get a list of 10 possible Texoma Fishing Guides, get your smartphone out and start texting. Make sure your potential guide knows the following:

1) Dates you wish to fish

2) How many anglers in your group

3) Your groups angling skills

4) Any special needs ( kids, disabilities)

If you email this information it will take 2-3 days for a response, a text message will get a fast response. Some guides will be booked, so make sure you book 60 days in advance. If you have a group of artificial lure anglers, don’t book a live bait trip. If you have neophyte anglers that simply want to experience Texoma, a live bait trip could be best. If you have kids, make sure your guide will fish them. Most Texoma Guides fish kids, but it’s better to find out in a text message and not at the marina boat dock.

Lake Texoma The Striper Capital of the World

Texoma is one of the few fisheries in the USA where Striper reproduce naturally. The Red River picks up salt near Wichita Falls and carries it into Lake Texoma. The high salt content and moving river water let Striper reproduce each spring. Texas and Oklahoma stock Striper in Lake Texoma each year too! Texoma doubles down on Striper each year and is a great fishery! If you are looking for Memories of a Lifetime, book your Texoma Striper Tip Today!

Skiatook Lake is located on Highway 20, 4 miles west of the town of Skiatook and 11 miles east of Hominy, Oklahoma, approximately one hour’s drive from Tulsa. This beautiful lake is surrounded by gentle rolling hills of Blackjack, Post Oak and Tallgrass prairie.

Skiatook Lake has a surface area of approximately 10,500 acres and 160 miles of shoreline. The winding shoreline is highlighted by steep picturesque bluffs that offer spectacular views.

History of Skiatook

The town of Skiatook came into being in the late 1880’s. There are conflicting historical records as to the origin of Skiatook’s name. One story states that the town was founded on land which was home to a prominent Osage Indian named Skiatooka. They called the community surrounding his home, Skiatooka’s Settlement. There is another story that the name was taken from Ski-A-Took which is a Cherokee word meaning “big injun me” or describing a large man or a vast expanse of land.

But what is generally accepted is that Cherokee Chief William C. Rogers founded Skiatook when he set up a trading post in the Cherokee Nation located south of Bird Creek. Skiatooka, the Osage Indian was a frequent trader at the post, which may be the reason why his name was connected to the town’s name.

In the early 1920’s a road to Tulsa was paved. With good roads leading out in all directions, Skiatook became known as the Gateway to all points North, South, East and West. Skiatook began buying water from Spavinaw in the 1930’s but when Skiatook Lake was finally completed by 1984, Skiatook had its own water source. Records show that the town of Skiatook has grown steadily since its beginnings in the 1880’s. The population has increased by 93% since 1990.

On October 23, 1962, the Flood Control Act was approved by the 87th Congress. This authorized the construction of the Skiatook Dam and Lake. It is one of five projects in the Bird Creek Basin plan. These projects were recommended to meet the comprehensive water needs within the area. The purpose for the construction of the Skiatook Dam and Lake was for flood control, water supply, recreation and fish and wildlife management. By the time the project was completed in October 31, 1984 its total cost was $120 million.

The dam is a rolled earthfill embankment that is 3,590 feet long, including the spillway. It rises 143 feet above the streambed. The embankment has a crown width of 32 feet. The uncontrolled spillway consists of a concrete sill in the right abutment. The bottom of the spillway is 100 feet wide and its crest elevation is 732.0 and has a design capacity of 21,700 cfs. The outlet works includes a gate tower with selective intakes; a 10.5 foot conduit tunnelled through the right abutment serviced by two 4.67 by 10.5 floor low flow sluice and a 36 inch water supply pipe.

Skiatook Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation including:

1. Boating and Sailing

   You can go power boating on Skiatook Lake. Boaters can explore the islands and coves that have natural rock outcrops. There are secluded areas where people can have family outings. Boaters can launch from public boat ramps or rent boats at the two marinas on the lake.

   The lake also has deep shorelines giving sailboats the ability to make the most of the available lake surface area. Winds come in from the south or north and this gives boats the ability to go up and down the length of the lake. The heights of the waves are also minimized.

2. Swimming

   The water is clean and clear, making it safe for swimmers.

3. Camping and Picnicking

   There are several lake camp areas that visitors can choose from. The most popular is Tall Chief Cove. Camp sites at Twin Points and Tall Chief Cove have water and electricity. So does Crystal Bay Marina which is located at a point overlooking the lake. Bull Creek Peninsula has camp sites that are more primitive. So does Armadillo Island. Stony Ridge Campground, located near the dam on Highway 20 can accommodate RV campers.

4. Hiking

   There are hiking trails located in the Wildlife Management areas of Skiatook Lake.

5. Hunting

   The shoreline surrounding Skiatook Lake is controlled by the US Army Corp of Engineers. It is the habitat of different types of wildlife like squirrels, rabbits, deer, some coyotes, quail, ducks and other native bird species. There are approximately 8,000 acres of land open to all hunters (in accordance with state and federal hunting regulations) at different times throughout the year.

6. Fishing

   Skiatook Lake is well known for providing one of the best bass fishing experiences in the country. Bass fishermen are always rewarded for their efforts whether they fish in the lake’s main body or in the uplake flats. The water is clean and clear all throughout the year because there are no farmland tributaries, wastes or chemicals. Additionally, the releases of water by means of the dam maintain water quality downstream and improves certain types of fishing. Skiatook Lake is always in perfect ecological balance.

   Very little of the land was cleared when Lake Skiatook was formed. Many of the trees were left standing in most coves. This provided good habitat for the fish as well as privacy for bass fishermen.

   The lake hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year.

   Skiatook Lake is becoming a hot spot for smallmouth bass. Tournament records have shown bass fishermen catching smallmouth bass weighing up to five pounds. Other sport fish include the largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, bluegill, carp, lake perch and others.

Skiatook Lake is a pristine body of water that is paradise for the fish as well as the outdoorsman – especially for the bass fisherman. It is perfect for people who want to commune with nature. So, if you would like to unwind for a few days or longer, come and visit Skiatook Lake in Oklahoma.

Florida’s Lake George large mouth fishing is rated and reported as another top largemouth lake that is nationally known. This article will concentrate on lake George. We will list 12 Area’s on or around the lake that have been known to hold largemouth. You can also visit the Florida Fish and wildlife conservation commission webpage and click on Interactive maps to get more detailed information.

Lake George is one of the premier largemouth bass fishing lakes in central Florida. It is the second largest lake in the state (46,000 acres), and is located 18 miles northwest of Deland and 29 miles east of Ocala.

The following Lake George fishing reported areas have been identified by the Florida Fish and wildlife as holding good populations of largemouth bass

Area #1 Black Point with one of the deeper drop-offs in this area, offers good fishing for a variety of species throughout the year. Fish a Carolina- or Texas-rigged plastic worm down the open-water drop from 3 to 15 feet for largemouth year-round. Crankbaits will entice striped bass in the cooler months. Small wild shiners or medium domestic shiners will entice big bass strikes, and they’ll catch stripers and large catfish, too. Starting with the first full moon in April, use live worms or crickets to catch bluegill throughout summer.

Area #2 Back of Muddy Cove offers springtime largemouth bass fishing. It’s a good bedding area and excellent for sight fishing. Fish spinnerbaits and buzzbaits early and late in the day. Best fishing is often after heavy rains or when the tide has peaked and starts to fall. This holds true for most shallow water. Deeper water on the flat invites more fish.

Area #3 Between Hog Island and Saunders Bass often frequent the cut between Hog Island and Saunders Cove. Fish weedless floating worm rigs, soft plastic jerk baits or weedless spoons. The southwest corner of the island is known for its good fishing in the spring and fall.

Area #4 East side of Hog Island On the east side of Hog Island, with its harder bottom and eelgrass, is a feeding flat that yields bass year- around, especially in spawning season. Use weedless lures and work them through the grass or topwaters over the grass. Big bass will come out of the thick greenery for a wild shiner deployed along the edge of the eelgrass line or in the small coves surrounded by bulrushes.

Area #5 Georgetown Fish the many docks and pilings along the Georgetown shoreline for largemouth summer and fall. Drift a floating crankbait into the wooden structure; when it drifts close to the pier, begin your retrieve. Cast and retrieve your lures past the structure from different directions until you can establish a strike pattern. Work the broken-down piers. Piers are often interspersed with fields of little lily pads, called dollar bonnets. Fish them with soft plastic jerk baits, swimming worms, and weedless, ribbon-tailed jigs. Shiners are powerful fish-getters; the challenge is to keep the bait near the structure. Here’s a local secret: purposefully snag your line on a small stick or surface vegetation to keep the shiner in the best spot to catch a trophy. Otherwise, the shiner will swim away from danger and you’ll have to keep casting it closer to the structure.

Area #6 Lake George Point offers single and schooling bass to those throwing vibration lures and stickbaits near the weedline. Stripers also move through this area in cooler months and often will unexpectedly strike a crankbait intended for a bass. If you locate stripers, cast Carolina-rigged plastic worms and let the soft plastic undulate naturally in the bottom current. If you notice the line move, pay attention. When it tightens, strike hard. A fish is moving off with your worm. Switch to topwater chuggers if the stripers start crashing the surface. Stripers love shiners, too.

Area #7 Drayton Island The Drayton Island docks and pilings, and the boat trails that lead to them, hold bass in early spring. Weedless spoons and plastic worms with light, 1/8-ounce slip sinkers are best.

Area #8 This area adjacent to a marsh offers relatively deep water just off the grass. Bass move into the grass to spawn and out to the grassline in late spring, where a weedless plastic worm will trigger strikes. Use small, dark-colored plastic worms and, so as not to ruin its built-in action, use the smallest sinker that takes the plastic to the desired depth. Beetle Spins also produce. This is a good bedding area for bluegills April through June. Live bait anglers favor earthworms, grass shrimp, or crickets fished close to the bottom under a float.

Area #9 A sharp drop-off to 10 feet, just 30 feet from the shoreline, makes the weedline in this area especially productive for largemouth bass from late spring through late fall. A Carolina-rig will locate fish. Alternately, cast vibrating plugs or small crankbaits for best results. Fish are often suspended here.

Area #10 Work plastic worms or jigs with grubs down the sloping drop-off for bass. Try different colors until you find the one that gets the strikes. Solid blue or blue-tailed worms are effective. Grape-colored worms with green glitter work well, as do Tequila Sunrise, Red Shad, Green Pumpkin and June Bug.

Area #11 A hard, sand bottom and relatively deep water near shore make this a great spring and summer bass spot. The Carolina plastic worm rig is a lake tradition.. Fish lures that allow you to adjust your depth – spinnerbaits and Rat-L-Traps. This area and others like it, hold schooling bass at different times of the year.

Area #12 Kinsley Point on the south end of Drayton Island has good bass fishing year-round. Fish the visible and submerged pilings off the point for largemouth and stripers. Anglers using artificials favor crankbaits; live bait anglers score big on shiners. Plastic worms in dark colors work well in the wooden structure and along the grassline that wraps the point. The direction of the flow of water will tell you which way to cast. Start by bringing the lure back with the current but also try casting cross-current. One boat fishing technique is to drift with the current, stern first, using the electric motor to slow the drift. Cast to the sides of the boat, toward the direction of current, retrieving the lure with the current.

Lake Tawakoni was impounded in 1960 and is located on the Sabine River in Texas. It is approximately 15 miles from Greenville TX. It has 37,879 acres of water with a maximum depth of 70 ft. and a pool level of 437 ft. Lake Tawakoni Texas (TX), is located on the South Fork and Cowleech Fork of the Sabine River.

It covers Van Zandt, Rains, and Hunt counties Texas, and is approximately 15 miles south of Greenville.

Known for it’s great bass fishing, anglers love to fish on Lk Tawakoni. In addition to great Bass fishing, there is an abundance of Striped Bass which makes it the perfect fishing vacation for the whole family.

There are 9 RV Parks and Marinas on Lake Tawakoni with most being on the eastern part of the lake. Most offer a boat launchs and RV spaces with 30 amp and also 50 amp RV hookups. Many also offer annual rates which is popular for our northern friends. Park rates are from $20 to $25 per night with the off season being somewhat less. It is recommended that you reserve your space well in advance on Lake Tawakoni as it is a popular destination during the peak season.

Lake Tawakoni Cabins for rent are easy to find and are quite affordable. Check with various marinas and private campgrounds for availability. Be sure to make reservations well in advance due to the popularity of Lake Tawakoni. Also make sure you understand what is included with the rental. The cabin can come complete with everything you could possibly need, or it can be wilderness camping where you must bring your own linen and kitchen utensils.

Fishing Reports indicate that Striped Bass are the most popular on Lake Tawakoni, as anglers come from around the country to fish Lake Tawakoni. Crappie fishing is only fair on the lake with live minnows and jigs being preferred. Be sure to get the latest Lake Tawakoni fishing report when planning a trip to Tawakoni Lake. Catfish are another popular fish on Tawakoni.

Lake Tawakoni is probably is a very popular lakes in Texas. Get ready for a fishing vacation you’ll never forget.

The Poas Volcano of Costa Rica is one of the most active of the world. Over 200,000 tourists visit the site each year. However, there is something else that makes this volcano so special and that is the lake that site at the bottom of the central crater. Of the 714 volcanoes that dot the planet, only 85 have crater lakes. But, more impressively, only 40 of those lakes have aguas calientes (or water heated by the volcano). The Poas Lake has a diameter of 300 meters and a depth of 45 meters. It sits in the middle of one of the largest active craters of the world. The active Poas Crater has a diameter of 1,320 meters.

At the time of this writing the water in Poas Lake is 35 degrees Celsius (or about 95 degrees Fahrenheit). The highest temperature ever recorded from the lake was around 94 degrees Celsius (or about 203 degrees Fahrenheit) and the lowest was 22 degrees Celsius (or about 72 degrees Fahrenheit). What amazes tourists who see the lake is its deep turquoise blue color. The reason for the brilliant colors is the density of chemicals in the lake, primarily sulfur, silicone and iron that when the sun’s rays hit these particles, they reflect the colors. Poas Lake is believed to have the highest concentration of these chemicals than any other volcanic “hot” lake in the world. The lake has more such chemicals than the largest such lake in the world, which is in the crater of the Kawah Ijen Volcano in Indonesia (with a diameter of 2,799 meters).

Changes in the chemicals, which reflect in a change in the lake’s color, are indicative of changes in the volcanic activity under the surface. When the color is the normal turquoise blue, the crater is moderately or normally active, but when it becomes a milky white it indicates a rise in such activity. Why is the lake there in the first place. Scientists point out several reasons. One of the most logical is the amount of rain that the area gets (some 3,800 millimeters per year). The surface of the crater below the lake also consists of materials that do not allow the water to be absorbed. Other volcanoes with hot lakes include the Rincon de la Vieja (also in Costa Rica), Santa Ana (in El Salvador), Chichon (in Mexico) and Copahue (in Argentina).

This Arkansas lake community, Cherokee Village is blessed with 7 beautiful Ozark mountain lakes within the 13,000 acre development. Each lake is owned and maintained by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (CVSID), which was set up by the original developer, Cooper Communities, to take care of the property owner amenities. All of our lakes are fully stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish & bluegill. Enjoy fantastic, low pressured fishing any 1 of the 7 lakes in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

Our Arkansas Lakes:

Thunderbird – This is the largest of the Cherokee Village, Arkansas lakes, at 264 acres. It’s about 75 feet deep at the dam, with an average depth of around 25 feet deep and over 7 miles of shoreline. There’s also a marina located on Thunderbird. Property owners (and their families and friends) can enjoy fishing, boating and water skiing on this pristine body of water. The lake is fully stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill. Thunderbird also has unique distinction that it shares with it’s sister lake, Sequoyah–they’re connected! That’s right, you can boat from one lake to the other.

Sequoyah – At just over 75 acres, it ranks as the 3rd largest lake in the village. It is approximately 55 feet deep at the dam and encompasses over 2.3 miles of shoreline. Owners can enjoy boating, outstanding fishing and a private beach on Sequoyah. And if you get in the mood to do some water skiing, just boat on over to Thunderbird!

Omaha – This is the 2nd largest lake in Cherokee Village, and it also has a marina. At 139 acres and about 40 feet deep at the dam, it has over 4.7 miles of scenic shoreline. The incredible fishing pairs nicely with the water skiing and boating that is offered on Omaha.

Chanute – This lake stands at 65 acres in size with over 2.2 miles of shoreline. Enjoy peaceful fishing at this lake out by the South Golf Course.

Navajo – At 25 feet deep and 64 acres, Navajo is just barely smaller than Lake Chanute, yet it offers the same great fishing with very little pressure.

Cherokee – 37 acres and almost 1.5 miles of shoreline await the angler on this 40 foot deep lake. Teeming with fish, you’ll be amazed at the lack of competition when you launch your boat.

Aztec – The smallest of all Cherokee Village, Arkansas lakes, Aztec is only 19 acres. But what it lacks in size it makes up for in peaceful fishing. Basically undeveloped, this is truly a natural state beauty.

Come see for yourself what sets Cherokee Village apart. Ownership does indeed have it’s privileges. These beautiful, PRIVATE LAKES, are just some of the many amenities that are afforded to property owners.