7 Most Leech-Infested Lakes In The USA

Read this article to have a full understanding of the most leech-infested lakes in America so that you never find yourself swimming in one by accident.

LAKE GASTON

The leeches are increasing in number in pure drinkable water of lake gaston. Lake Gaston is famous for game fish like largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish, crappie, rockfish, and striped bass.

LAKE LANIER

This lake is the dwelling place for a large number of leeches. Although it is considered an ideal place for recreation, Scoleciphobic people avoid visiting here because of these leech species.

LAKE MICHIGAN

Lake Michigan is home to various marine organisms, including a few leech species. The amount of leeches in this lake is less than in other lakes in the United States.

LAKE ERIE

Few species of leech are becoming more common around Lake Erie’s stagnant water. The uniqueness of leeches in lake Erie is that they can not swim and therefore live in the mud.

LAKE GEORGE

There are many marine organisms in Lake George, including leeches. These leech species inhabit it because it is a shallow freshwater lake. They are found under the rocks and at the bottom of lake George.

LAKE TAHOE

There are many kinds of leeches in Lake Tahoe, so swimming is not recommended. However, the leeches that live here are harmless and no serious harm to humans has been confirmed yet.

NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES

Leeches are present in most New Hampshire lakes, and these leeches tend to be nocturnal. Typically when someone swims in one of these lakes, leeches may attach themselves onto that person's body.

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