Lago Dirillo, Reservoir in Licodia Eubea, Italy

Lago Dirillo is a reservoir in Licodia Eubea created by damming the Dirillo River in Sicily's interior. The body of water sits at elevation and contains multiple depth zones, designed to store water for farming and local needs.

Lago Dirillo was formed in the 1960s when the Dirillo River was dammed by the Ragoleto dam, creating a basin holding more than 20 million cubic metres of water. The reservoir lies mostly in the territory of Licodia Eubea, with a small eastern edge in that of Monterosso Almo.

Locals call the lake "A Diga", the dam, a nickname that has stuck since the Ragoleto barrier was built across the Dirillo in the 1960s. The reservoir is stocked with pike, trout, carp and perch, and its waters are used for fishing and rowing.

The lake is reachable via roads crossing the hilly Sicilian landscape and offers room for quiet activities like fishing. Visitors should note that access can vary depending on weather and local conditions, and care should be taken when approaching the shoreline.

The dam that created the lake is called Ragoleto, and locals simply call the reservoir "A Diga". Its waters hold pike, trout, carp and perch, and the basin is equipped for rowing as well as fishing. Maximum depth reaches 46 metres.