Lake Memphremagog
The Lakes of Vermont
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- Reservoir
- Wetlands
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Lake Champlain
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Among Vermont’s most treasured resources are the numerous lakes and ponds throughout the state. The deep lakes were gouged out of the rock by the glaciers. Most of the lakes and ponds were formed by glacial deposits that created dams. These bodies or water are usually shallow and therefore warmer than the deep lakes. They also vary in size and shape. Some lakes are “man-made” and are know as reservoirs.
Vermont has many lakes. In the northern sections of the state there is the Lake Memphremagog. This lake, like Lake Champlain, is shared by Vermont and Canada. Lake Willoughby is famous for the beautiful mountains that surround it and fore its cold water fishing. It is one of the deepest lakes in New England. Lake Bomoseen is the largest natural lake entirely within Vermont. Bomoseen and Lake St. Catherine are located just west of Rutland. Both are favorite summer camping area. Seymour Lake is the second largest natural lake in Vermont. Crystal Lake and Caspian Lake are also beautiful summer resort areas.
Lake Willoughby Sunset
Vermont also has many reservoirs. These lakes provide drinking water, electric power, and recreation opportunities, such as swimming, fishing and boating.
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