Nichatka
| Nichatka | |
|---|---|
Map section of Nichatka lake and surroundings. | |
Location in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russian Far East | |
| Location | Patom Highlands South Siberian System |
| Coordinates | 57°45′43″N 117°39′26″E / 57.76194°N 117.65722°E |
| Primary outflows | Sen River |
| Catchment area | 1,790 km2 (690 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia |
| Max. length | 27 km (17 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
| Frozen | October to May |
| Islands | None |
| Settlements | Nichatka |
Nichatka (Russian: Ничатка; Evenki: нича) is a fresh water body in the Kalarsky District, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The lake has an area of 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi). The name of the lake comes from the Evenki language word for "fish".
Nichatka is located to the northeast of the great Baikal. There are no settlements on the banks of the lake. The nearest airfield is Chara Airport.