Lake Engure

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The lake Engure ( Latvian: Engures ezers ) is a lake on the coast of the Gulf of Riga in the west of Latvia. It is the third largest lake in Latvia.

The shallow lagoon lake is separated by a 1.5 to 2.5 km wide dune from the sea. In the lake lead Dzedrupe, Dursupe and Jurģupe. The outflow is via the Mērsraga channel, was reduced by its construction in 1842, the water level of the lake by 1.5 meters. The ground under a up to 6 meters deep layer of sludge is sandy, with dolomite rocks. The lakeshore is heavily overgrown, so that you can see the actual water surface by only a few locations. The reed is cut and used economically. The islands of the lake occupy a total area of ​​85 hectares.

In the lake 16 fish species are present. As a breeding area for some rare species of birds, the lake has an important function. On the banks of several wooden towers and a laboratory for bird watchers were built. Although the lake is part of a conservation area, one may fish in some places. The hiring of boats is also possible.