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Lake Otmuchowskie

Otmuchów, gmina Otmuchów, powiat nyski, województwo opolskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Lakes
  • Fishing

Lake Otmuchowskie

Lake Otmuchowskie is the oldest large retention reservoir in the Opole Voivodeship, built between 1928 and 1933 on the Nysa Kłodzka River, above the town of Otmuchów. It is part of the Nysa Kłodzka Cascade.

Overview

  • Maximum area: approx. 20.6 km2
  • Maximum depth: 18.4 m
  • River: Nysa Kłodzka
  • Year established: 1933

Attractions and nature

A hydroelectric power plant operates at the reservoir. The lake is an important site for the grey heron and waterfowl, popular among anglers (especially for pikeperch) and ornithologists.

Practical information

Scope

  • Swimming, water sports, angling, birdwatching

Season and hours

Summer season. Water level variable (retention function). Exact hours not confirmed.

Getting there

Town of Otmuchów; access from Nysa/Paczków.

Seasonality: summer season

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezioro_Otmuchowskie