Lake Lokve
Lake Small mountain lake in Gorski Kotar, scenic waterfalls
A forested reservoir in Gorski Kotar, near the village of Lokve. Popular with anglers, hikers and canoeists, it sits amid karst hills and mountain trails.
Lake Lokve (Lokvarsko jezero) is a reservoir in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia, near the village of Lokve in the Gorski Kotar highland region. It was formed by a dam on a local stream and lies amid forested hills.
The lake and its shoreline attract anglers and hikers; the surrounding mixed forests and karst terrain provide short trails and picnic spots rather than large developed beaches. Water-based activities are typically small scale and oriented to local visitors.
The reservoir was created by constructing a dam on the Lokvarka stream to supply water and regulate flow for the valley; since its construction it has been used for water supply, flood control and recreation. The dam and lake altered the local riverine landscape to produce the present impounded water body.
Geographically the lake sits in the inland Gorski Kotar area of western Croatia, a hilly, forested zone between the coast and interior. It is located close to the village of Lokve and is accessible from regional roads linking to the Rijeka area.
- Recreation: A managed reservoir in the Gorski Kotar highlands popular for fishing, walking and short hikes on surrounding forest trails.
- Local access: Located near the village of Lokve, it serves local tourism and small-scale angling rather than large commercial activities.
How to Get to Lake Lokve #
Access by road from nearby regional centers in northeastern Mindanao; the nearest larger towns include Surigao and Butuan, with local roads and short boat rides to reach specific lakeside communities.
Tips for Visiting Lake Lokve #
- Hire a local boatman to explore fringes of the lake and reach less accessible bays where birdlife concentrates.
- Avoid swimming near inflows after heavy rains due to potential contamination from runoff.
- Visit at sunrise for lyrical light and active fishing crews returning with catches.
Best Time to Visit Lake Lokve #
Dry months are the most comfortable for small-boat trips and shoreline exploration.
Weather & Climate near Lake Lokve #
Lake Lokve's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1528 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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