Kovdozero

Kovdozero is a fairly large lake located in the south of the Murmansk region, associated with the White Sea basin by the Kovda River. Its area is about 295 square kilometers, and the depth reaches 56 meters.

Kovdozero is a cold water body, it opens only at the end of May, and freezes in November. The lake is fed, as a rule, by rain and melt water. The shore is rocky, rugged.

There are many islands – more than 580. There are many rivers flowing in, the largest of which is Job.

In 1955, the lake became deeper and wider due to its use as a water intake for the Kovdozersk reservoir.

The lake is rich in fish, so it is widely known among fishermen. Fishing will please catch pike, perch, bream, perch. In addition, it is a great place for summer holidays.

Often, the lake is troubled, with strong winds, it is very dangerous to enter its water area on any vessels.