Ukshozero (Ukshezero, Uksha) lake

Lake Ukshozera spread over a vast area of about 45 sq. km, covering a part of the Kondopozhsky and Prionezhsky districts. It's a large picturesque pond with beautiful high cliffs, sandy and rocky, and several bays with reed. On the surface of the lake is more than 10 Islands, reachable by boat, to be alone, to enjoy silence of nature and fishing. Ukshozera rich in a variety of fish in its waters are home to perch, pike, bream, burbot, vendace, whitefish, roach and ruff, occasionally in the pond comes to salmon. Due to the proximity of Petrozavodsk, relaxing on the lake Ukshozera is perfect for city dwellers who want to spend a weekend in nature without having to travel too far from home. Here will appeal to tourists: during leisure, you can explore the city and surrounding attractions.