Jablanica lake

Jablanica lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Jablanica lake
image_lake = Ostrožac, Jablanicko jezero i most 20070603 113.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = Herzegovina
coords = coord|43|41|N|17|51|E|region:BA_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow = Neretva
outflow = Neretva
catchment =
basin_countries = Bosnia and Herzegovina
length = 30 km
width = 3,100 m
area = 13 km²
depth = 70 m
max-depth = 80 m
volume = 290 hml
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 202 m
islands =
cities = Jablanica, Konjic

Jablanica lake ( _bs. Jablaničko jezero) is a lake in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. The lake is artificial and was created in 1953 when a hydroelectric dam was built to generate electricity.

The lake has an irregular enlongated shape. Its width varies along its length. The lake is a popular vacation destiation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Swimming, boating and especially fishing are popular activities on the lake. There are 13 types of fish in the lake's ecosystem. Many weekend cottages hae been built along the shores of the lake.


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