Barguzinsky Bay

Barguzinsky Bay extends along the northeastern shore of Lake Baikal with a diamond shape measuring 38 kilometers from north to south and 32 kilometers east to west.

The establishment of Barguzinsky Nature Reserve in 1916 marked the first conservation area in the Baikal region, focusing on protecting the Barguzin sable population.

The local fishing traditions include ice fishing activities at Cape Kholyanki, where colder waters attract different fish species throughout winter months.

Visitors can access the bay area via Road R438, with accommodation options available in the towns of Maksimikha and Ust-Barguzin near the shoreline.

The bay features varying water depths, with deep waters at the entrance transitioning to a flat bottom of around 50 meters in the northeastern section.

GPS coordinates: 53.44860,108.76100

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:37