Lake Agul
Russia, Irkutsk region, Nizhneudinsky district
Description:
In Irkutsk, Lake Agul is located in the Nizhneudinsky district. For Eastern Sayan and Tofalaria, this place is considered a precious attraction.
A lake is leaking in a mountain rift. Its area is 8.3 square kilometers. In the northern part of the lake begins the river Big Agul. Fresh water in the lake amazes with its transparent purity. The depth in some places reaches 104 meters. The water temperature remains cold all year round, in the warmest time it heats up to +12 degrees.
The lake is rich in different fish. Here live taimen, garius, laziness, but fishing is strictly prohibited.
When coming here, tourists should be careful. The area is swampy, in the winter season rockfalls often occur. The lake is located in the Tofalar State Natural Reserve of the Irkust region.