Lake Biwa
Lake in Japan
Lake Biwa is a large freshwater lake in Shiga Prefecture, northeast of Kyoto. It’s known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Its shoreline is home to resorts and beaches like Ōmi-Maiko. Around the lake are...
Fish: Largemouth bass and Bluegill
Area: 258.8 mi²
Length: 39.45 mi
Surface elevation: 277′
Islands: Chikubu Island, Oki Island, and Takei Island