Aleksandrovačko Jezero, Reservoir near Vranje, Serbia
Aleksandrovačko Jezero is an artificial reservoir 7–8 km southwest of Vranje, 500 m long and up to 250 m wide, with an elliptical surface of about 0.12 km² and an average depth of about 2.5 m. It was built in 1964 for drip irrigation of the agricultural combine Poljoprodukt.
Aleksandrovačko Jezero was created in 1964 to irrigate the agricultural combine Poljoprodukt using a drip irrigation system; Poljoprodukt initially managed the lake. It later became a popular excursion site for Vranje residents but was neglected for a long time. It has been reworked and restocked with fish several times, and in December 2012 a major fish kill occurred beneath the frozen surface.
The lake was once a favourite excursion spot for the people of Vranje, and its waters are now managed by the fishing association "Veternica" from Leskovac. The name comes from the nearby village of Aleksandrovac, southwest of Vranje.
The reservoir is currently closed to public swimming and fishing due to water quality concerns. Visitors can walk around the perimeter and observe the landscape, but should avoid direct contact with the water and respect posted restrictions.
The reservoir was stocked with fish several times, and the last major fish kill occurred in December 2012 beneath the frozen surface. Its waters are managed by the Vranje-based fishing association "Veternica" from Leskovac.
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