Melakwa means mosquito and they are not kidding- you have been warned! If you can deal with the bugs though this lake is STUNNING. In July there was still ice on the lake, which is at 4500ft. The hike up from deny creek with a full pack is not easy either- especially crossing the large talus fields. The lake is worth it though and the trout were jumping some, bring your fishing pole! No camp fire allowed.