Lake Işıklı

Lake Işıklı extends over 64 square kilometers with a maximum depth of 8.7 meters, fed by Kufi Creek, Işıklı Springs and underground water sources.

The lake became the first location in Turkey to document crayfish plague in autumn 1984, marking a significant ecological event in the region's timeline.

Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices on the lake, while farmers depend on its waters for agricultural irrigation throughout the Çivril Plain.

The State Hydraulic Works constructed embankments around the lake to protect surrounding settlements from flooding and manage water distribution to the Büyük Menderes River.

The lake forms the source point of the Büyük Menderes River and contains multiple fish farms within its freshwater ecosystem.

GPS coordinates: 38.23256,29.90017

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:47