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Sharlie

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: serpent in Payette Lake — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Payette Lake at McCall, Idaho, where Sharlie sightings are reported — Payette Lake at McCall, Idaho, where Sharlie sightings are reported · Rickmouser45 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A serpent of Payette Lake, Idaho.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Sharlie as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region: North America · United States
First reports: Native American belief predating settlement

Key sightings

Called the Twilight Dragon.

Best evidence

Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.

Sources

Wikipedia: Sharlie ↗