Lake Sasykkol
| Sasykkol | |
|---|---|
| Сасықкөл | |
Lake Sasykkol in 2021 | |
| Location | Balkhash-Alakol Basin |
| Coordinates | 46°35′0″N 81°0′0″E / 46.58333°N 81.00000°E |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Surface area | 600 km2 (230 sq mi) Max: 736 km2 (284 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
Sasykkol (Kazakh: Сасықкөл, Sasyqköl) is a lake in eastern Kazakhstan. It is located near 46°35′0″N 81°0′0″E / 46.58333°N 81.00000°E. It has a surface area of 600 km2 (736 km2 when water level is high), average depth of 3.3 m, and maximum depth of 4.7 m. Fishery on the lake is common. Water birds including the mute swan, whooper swan, and spoonbill can be found here.