Satpara Lake
| Satpara Lake سدپارہ جھیل | |
|---|---|
The lake is set among the region’s spectacular mountainous landscapes | |
| Location | near Sadpara village, Skardu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 35°13′46″N 75°37′49″E / 35.229521°N 75.630398°E |
| Etymology | Sadpara (lit. 'Seven gates') |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Surface area | 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) |
| Islands | Yes |
| Settlements | Skardu |
| Website | http://www.skardu.pk |
Satpara Lake also spelled Sadpara Lake (Urdu: سدپارہ جھیل) is a natural lake near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake supplies water to Skardu Valley. Fed by the Satpara Stream originating from the Deosai plains, the stream is the lake's only outlet. Satpara Lake is situated at an elevation of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) above sea level and spans an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). It provides habitat to the brown and rainbow trout fishes which were introduced in the region.