Lake Beloe in Bashkiria: origin, description, interesting facts

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:55

Lake Beloye (Bashkiria) is located in the Gafury district, on the banks of the river of the same name. Nearby is a railway station with the same name. The Bashkirs call this lake Akkul. The article is devoted to the description of the lake, its features.

General characteristics

Lake parameters:

• the surface has an area of 8.8 square meters. km;
• length - 6.2 km;
• width - 1.5-2 km;
• average depth in the center - 3-4 meters;
• the hollow is close to an irregular ellipse with its outlines.

Origin

According to the method of formation, the reservoir is karst.

Today, White Lake in Bashkiria is connected to the river of the same name. Previously, such a connection did not exist, its depth was 10 meters, its area was 15 square meters. km. Gradually, river waters entered the lake due to the rupture of the isthmus separating the reservoirs. Lake waters began to flow into the river, therefore, by the 70s of the XX century, the area of \u200b\u200bthe lake sharply decreased and amounted to 7 square meters. km.

Dykes were built to remedy the situation, leading toto raise the water level in the lake. Now it is supplied with the river waters of the Belaya, precipitation from the atmosphere, and spring currents. The Karmalka river flows into the lake.

Legend

According to ancient stories, the Spirit of water lives in Lake Beloye in Bashkiria. Since ancient times, the pagans honored the deity and made sacrifices to him. Over time, pagan beliefs disappeared, they stopped offering sacrifices. People have distanced themselves from the forces of nature. And then the Spirit of Water decided to remind himself by destroying the isthmus between the lake and the river. After that, hurricanes became more frequent.

The lake began to disappear, and people began to think about how to save it. They bowed to the Water Spirit by the lake, and he told them what to do. The legend says that in this way you can save any body of water - just come to him and ask for advice. And the answer will surely come. Of course, this is just a legend, and to believe in it or not, everyone decides for themselves.

Description

The eastern shore of Lake Beloye (Bashkiria) is formed from a floodplain river terrace and floodplain. On them is located urema, represented by birch, bird cherry, willow. There are also picturesque sandy beaches.

The western bank is above the floodplain river terraces. Willow and herbaceous vegetation grows here.

The northern coast is covered with floodplain forests, the southern coast is covered with sand.

The inner world of the lake is filled with fish. Here live bream, carp, carp. The taste of the fish of this lake is sweetish, it does not have any marsh smell.

Lake shores are formed from sand, clay and loamy soil. On Souththere are remains of limestone deposits that appeared during the era of water level change.

Protected area

Beloye Lake is located on the territory of the Beloozersky nature reserve, established in 1957. Since then, the flora and fauna of this place have flourished.

Bird nests are built on the lake shores, a large number of ducks live here. Of the large animals in this area, there are foxes, martens, minks and elks. In total, 40 species of mammals and 120 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve.

The following are subject to special protection:

• moose;
• hare;
• fox;
• beaver;
• marten;
• mink;
• muskrat.

The mute swan, common crane and partridge living in these parts are included in the Red Book of Bashkiria.

The total area of the reserve is 8000 hectares. The purpose of its creation is to preserve and increase the number of wild animals, as well as maintain the integrity of the natural community.

Tourism

The popularity of the lake has increased in recent years due to the construction of recreation centers in the area. There is a hotel complex, there is a sanatorium.

On the White Lake in Bashkiria, the recreation center has the same name as the reservoir. You can get to it by car along the Sterlitamak highway. At Tolmazov, turn left in the direction of the Krasnousolsky sanatorium. Before reaching the village of Beloe Ozero, turn left near the sign "Chuvashsky Nagadak", pass the crossing, go down to the lake. Here is a cozy baserest.

In Bashkiria on the White Lake, rest will be wonderful in the nearest sanatorium. It is located 160 km from Ufa. It is called "White Lake" and stands in the wilderness. The specialists of the sanatorium offer high-quality treatment to all guests. Here they restore the cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory systems, treat skin pathologies, diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

If you do not want to stop at the bases, you can put up a tent and enjoy the picturesque views. For this purpose, the southern coast is more suitable.

Fishing

White Lake (Bashkiria) reviews of fishermen about themselves collect the most positive. Here they catch bream, carp, catfish in large quantities.

When preparing for fishing on this lake, you should take care of the availability of a boat. This will make it easier to find a place rich in fish. Carp is successfully caught on the worm.

The lake does not have significant depth, so spearfishing is unlikely to succeed. In addition, its bottom is muddy. And the waters of the lake are not transparent, which means that the visibility is not so good.

Finding White Lake is easy. If you drive from Yekaterinburg along the R-240 highway towards Orenburg, you need to pass the villages of Geologists, Bishkain and Beloe Lake. Having reached the village of Antonovka, you should head north. This wonderful lake is located there.

Recreation on the White Lake is possible at any time of the year. It is this property that makes him so beloved and popular among many of our compatriots.