Okhnych is one of the largest lakes of the former Manevychi region, located two kilometres north-east of the village of Zamostia. It lies among pine forests beneath the sandy Lysukha hill and resembles the figure "8" in shape. On the shore, there are beaches, gazebos, and a volleyball court, so people come here both to swim and to fish.
Where the name comes from
According to legend, the name is associated with the forest spirit Okh, who protects these places from harm.
What it is like
The lake stretches for half a kilometre from north to south and for a kilometre from east to west. The southern shore is high, overgrown with pine trees that approach the water's edge. The northern and western shores are low, with reeds, birch, aspen, and alder. The eastern shore is partly sandy, with a narrow strip of forest.
Okhnych is of peat origin: the bottom is covered with soft silt, but without underwater obstacles. The lake is fed by surrounding bogs and four springs that gush from the southern shore. Water lilies are often visible on the water's surface. In winter, the lake freezes over.
Recreation
Gazebos, barbecues, trash bins, and two sandy beaches are arranged at Okhnych, with a volleyball court nearby. In 2019, the forest road to the lake was repaired, so you can reach it by any car. The surrounding pine forest is great for walks.
Fishing
Okhnych is well suited for fishing: crucian carp, roach, rudd, perch, pike, tench, bream, and common carp live here. You can fish round-the-clock, from the shore and from a boat, because there are no snags on the bottom. General fishing rules apply.
Okhnych on video
Nearby
Lake Zasvynske is nearby, and Manevychi is the centre of the former district. More can be found in the article Kamin-Kashyrskyi District.
How to get there
Roads from Manevychi lead to Zamostia. From the village to the lake, it is two kilometres along a repaired forest road.
