Lake Ūka

Lake Ūka [栾层匆; ううか・く] is a lake located in southern Ganyama Prefecture in the Ganyama mountain range. It is a crater lake, formed within the crater which lies in a hollow on the northern slope of Mount Chō. It is located within the limits of the village of Mebura.
The red salmon (locally called 'karupe'), introduced from Lake Futsūme in 1895, has become a noted product of the area and karupe fishing is now a popular local pastime in summer. A visitor centre, various campgrounds and reijo resorts provide facilities for tourists coming to the area.
The lake is famous for having a device (known as an 'Indian fish wheel') situated in the nearby Shiza River which can collect salmon returning to spawn at Lake Ūka.
Category:Lakes & Rivers