mountain lake
High elevation reservoir
A mountain lake is a body of water situated at high elevation, typically formed by glacial activity, snowmelt, or natural damming.
These lakes are often characterized by cold, clear water and dramatic surrounding terrain: We hiked three hours to reach the mountain lake.
The term evokes pristine wilderness and alpine scenery.
- cirqueGlacier-carved mountain basin
- moraineGlacier-deposited debris pile
- boatingWatercraft recreation
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- fishing spotLocation for angling
glacier · tarn · freshwater · still water · snowmelt · cold water · watershed · endemic species · treeline · kayaking · biodiversity · stratification · spiritual retreats · mythology · literary symbolism · indigenous stories · turbidity · pines
elevation/terrain
mountain lakecoastal lagoon
Shallow water separated from sea
swamp · desert oasis · marsh · bayou · tidal pool