Oravská priehrada
A large, mostly shallow reservoir in Orava, ringed by campsites and angling spots. Visibility is poor down to about 7 m and opens up to 5–7 m below. There are many fish; the bottom has about 10 cm of sediment and mud over a hard base. Divers also note a lot of rubbish on the shores and in the water.
Facts
- Region: Slovakia – Quarries, Tajchy & Reservoirs
- Area: Liptov & Orava
- Depth: 0–40 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: bay
- Coordinates: 49.37607, 19.55693
- Highlights: large shallow-sloping reservoir, poor visibility to 7 m, then 5–7 m, many fish, about 10 cm of sediment over a hard bottom
- Tips: Public reservoir with boats – use a surface marker buoy.