Lake Galichskoye ({{langx, ru, Галичское) is a freshwater
lake
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in the northern part of
Kostroma Oblast,
Russia
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that takes its name from the old town of
Galich sitting on its south bank. It is situated at the height of 100 meters
above mean sea level, stretching for 17 km from west to east. The lake area is 75.4 km
2. The lake is shallow (up to 5 meters deep), its banks are marshy, and the bottom is silty. The lake has been noted for its fishing, but is currently in danger of silting up. It is the source of the
Vyoksa River.
External links
Galichskoye Lake photoHistory of fishing
Galichskoye