Yellowstone LakeIt is a freshwater lake, and is the largest of this kind sitting above 7,000 feet in North America.
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So can you even swim in Yellowstone? The short answer is yes. The long answer is: it's pretty limited. Although there are many rivers, lakes, and springs in the park, it's very important to note that the vast majority of the waters are incredibly dangerous.
Trace metals (such as arsenic, zinc, mercury, lead) have been detected in the waters of Yellowstone National Park and are often naturally present at measurable concentrations. Most measured metals occur below the state standards for aquatic life (below levels that are detrimental to aquatic species).
Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park. The lake is 7,732 feet above sea level and covers 136 square miles with 110 miles of shoreline.
The water in Yellowstone looks pristine and clear, but don't be fooled to think that it is clean and safe to drink on it's own. Because of the park's immense wildlife populations, there are animals constantly drinking, defecating and dying in and around these waters.
Yellowstone Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It and some of the tributary creeks abound with the native or red- throat trout. There appear to be no other game species in the lake. Landlocked salmon planted in 1908 and 1909 have not been seen since.
Over 20 people have died after falling into Yellowstone's hot springs, or after having become severely burned after touching one. The park's hot springs are one of the park's most dangerous features. However, deaths are still an incredibly rare event.