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Alma Gol Lake (Persian: دریاچه آلماگل), also called Lake Ulmagol, is a freshwater lake in Golestān Province, Iran near the Turkmenistan border.

Alma Gol Lagoon
Alma Gol Lagoon
Location	Golestān Province
Coordinates	37°21′00″N 54°34′59″E
Basin countries	Iran
Surface area	250 ha (620 acres)
Max. depth	4 m (13 ft)
References	[1]
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Alagol, Ulmagol and Ajigol Lakes
Designated	23 June 1975
Reference no.	49[2]

The lake is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Gonbad-e Qabus. The population of catfish (Silurus glanis) in the lake has drastically decreased because of increasing population growth among the villagers. The biggest catfish caught in the lake was reported to be around 30 kilograms (66 lb).

Alma Gol is a winter habitat for migratory birds.[1] In 1975, the Alma Gol Lake and nearby Ala Gol and Aji Gol Lakes were designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.[3]

References

External links

• Freshwater Fishes of Iran by Brian Coad

На других языках

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- [en] Alma Gol Lake

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[fr] Lac Ulmagol

Le Lac Ulmagol (en persan : دریاچه آلماگل) est un lac situé à 75 km au nord de la ville de Gonbad-e kavus dans la province du Golestan en Iran.

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