As you canoe over the placid surface of your favorite lake, have you ever wondered what lies beneath you? What kind of creatures lurk there? What do they look like and why, and how do they interact? This book is written for curious lake enthusiasts who want to know more about their lakes. By letting readers in on a lake’s “secret life,” and sharing some fascinating stories of a lake’s inhabitants, the author hopes to provide a deeper understanding of these complex and dynamic ecosystems. Perhaps some readers might even become more motivated to participate in a lake’s maintenance and preservation.