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 at a Glance#
Address: Lake Mainit, northeastern Mindanao, Philippines (near Surigao del Norte/Agusan del Norte provinces)
Hours: 24/7
Admission: Free (local entry rules may apply)
About Lake Lokve#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 3° | -5° | 100 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 98 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 7° | -1° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 11° - 22° | 17° | 96 mm | some cloud | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 116 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 182 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 137 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
