Okorske is a karst lake with an area of over 55 hectares situated between the villages of Velykyi Okorsk and Malyi Okorsk in Volodymyr Raion. Along with its coastal bogs and meadows, it forms part of Okorske Zakaznik.
Plants
Charophyte algae grow on the bottom, while the surface features water chestnut (which is listed in the Red Data Book), white water lily, and yellow water lily. Along the shores grow sweet flag, marsh grass of Parnassus, orchid, marsh marigold, sedges, reed, cattail, and water soldier, with willow thickets located to the southeast. Red Data Book species such as shaded sedge and bug orchid are also found here.
Birds
The lake is home to the great crested grebe, mallard, common pochard, tufted duck, western marsh harrier, Eurasian coot, common moorhen, reed warblers, and reed bunting. Grey herons stop here during migrations.
Fishing
Okorske is inhabited by pike, grass carp, bream, crucian carp, roach, common carp, and perch. Predators are sought near water lilies and reeds, while peaceful fish are found in open water. General fishing regulations apply.
Nearby
Torchyn and Zaturtsi are located nearby. More information can be found in the article Volodymyr Raion.
How to get there
Buses run to Okorske from Lutsk and Torchyn.
