[petuniasevan]

The story is an out-and-out lie. Not only are private boats PROHIBITED on Crater Lake, but it's also a LOT deeper than 400 feet. Crater Lake is 1,932 feet (589 m) deep, making it the deepest lake in the United States. Plus, there weren't even any FISH in that lake until someone stocked. I guess a "lake monster" had to live on air and water until someone introduced kokanee salmon and trout.

In 1888 William G. Steel, considered the founder of Crater Lake National Park, made the first recorded attempts to stock Crater Lake. National Park Service researchers believe that before that time, Crater Lake contained no fish. William Steel’s motive for stocking the lake was probably to improve the lake's recreational value.

Around the turn of the century, a regular stocking program was begun. Stocking continued through the early part of the century until creel censuses showed that the fish were naturally reproducing. Six species were introduced to Crater Lake during this time. The last recorded stockings were silver salmon in 1937 and rainbow trout in 1941.

[WaterDragon]

I did wonder if anyone would point out that Crater Lake is a tad bit deeper than 400 feet! LOL!

And I knew when I saw the headline on this article there would be some nifty pics to brighten my morning!