Miguel Alemán Lake

Miguel Alemán
Location	San Miguel Soyaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Coordinates	18°14′19.94″N 96°30′44.55″W / 18.2388722°N 96.512375°W / 18.2388722; -96.512375Coordinates: 18°14′19.94″N 96°30′44.55″W / 18.2388722°N 96.512375°W / 18.2388722; -96.512375
Primary inflows	Tonto River, Santo Domingo River
Basin countries	Mexico
Surface area	47,800 hectares
Water volume	6,770,000,000 m3 (5,490,000 acre·ft)
Islands	Isabel Maria islands

Miguel Alemán Lake is in the Papaloapan Region of northern Oaxaca, Mexico. It was formed by the Miguel Alemán Dam, and is connected by a channel to the reservoir of the Cerro de Oro Dam. The lake is scenic, providing income from fishing and tourism. The northwestern shore and islands have been declared a nature reserve.^[1] Commercial fisheries produce approximately 700 tons per year.^[2] The hilltops in the area covered by the lake are now the San Miguel Soyaltepec and Isabel Maria Islands. The reservoir contains catfish, tilapia, and carp and other types of fish. Tourist activities include sport fishing, water skiing, rowing and boat tours provided by the local fishermen. Important boat races are sometimes held in May.^[3]

References

1. ^ Patrick Maher (2000). Mexico handbook. Footprint Travel Guides. p. 225. ISBN 1900949539. 
2. ^ "78. PRESA MIGUEL ALEMÁN - CERRO DE ORO". Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad. http://www.conabio.gob.mx/conocimiento/regionalizacion/doctos/rhp_078.html. Retrieved 2010-07-02. 
3. ^ "Miguel Aleman Dam". Secretary of Tourism of the State of Oaxaca. http://www.oaxaca.travel/index.php?te=TE0007&at=AT0323&e=0&lang=en. Retrieved 2010-06-30.