Velyke Pischanske is a karst lake north of the village of Pishcha, near the Shatsk Lakes. It is small, with low sandy shores, and together with neighboring Male Pischanske, it is part of the "Pischanskyi" hydrological reserve. The lakes are connected by a channel.
What it is like
The length of the lake is about a kilometer, the width is 670 meters, the area is 0.67 square kilometers, and the average depth is five meters. It is fed by underground and atmospheric waters. The bottom is sandy, silted, and marshy near the shores. The lake serves as a water recipient for the Kopaivka drainage system.
Nature
Certain sections of the shores are overgrown with lakeshore bulrush and sedge, while water chestnut and lesser bladderwort can be found in the water. Waterfowl breed here.
Fishing
Bream, carp, pike, and perch are caught in Velyke Pischanske. The lake is also used for fish farming. Predators are sought near the bulrush and sedge beds, while peaceful fish are found in deeper areas. General fishing rules apply.
Shatsk region on video
Nearby
Svityaz and Shatsk are nearby. More can be found in the article Kovel Raion.
How to get there
Buses run to Pishcha from Shatsk. This is a border zone, so have your documents with you.
