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Where is Lake Okro?

An artificial lake by Poti that hosted a European rowing championship.

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Short answer

Lake Okro, or Golden Lake, is in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region near the city of Poti, close to the Maltakva settlement. It is an artificial reservoir 1,000–1,200 metres long and 150–200 metres wide, with a sandy bottom and a depth of 4 to 6 metres. The European Rowing Championship was held here in 1991.

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Why

  1. The terrain and shape of the lake were created artificially.
  2. It sits by the Maltakva river.
  3. For years its main purpose was hosting water skiing athletes.

Details

A special net divides the lake into two parts and separates the perch from the other fish. The lake holds mullet, sturgeon, carp, grass carp, crucian carp and shamaya. The place is worth visiting at any time of the year. For getting to Poti, see Tbilisi to Poti and Batumi to Poti.

Tip

Plan the trip to Poti ahead, and check the approach to the lake itself locally.

What may differ

Check schedules, prices and transport before you go: access and visiting conditions are best confirmed locally or with guides. Road conditions and season can change the picture.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only; visiting conditions and roads change, so check official websites.

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