Lake Shchuchye
Шортанды көлі / Щучье
The deepest lake in the Burabay area, with clear water, a cluster of sanatoriums and sandy beaches, and views across to the mountains on the far shore.
Lake Shchuchye, known in Kazakh as Sauyrtandy, lies on the northern edge of the town of Shchuchinsk. It covers about 16 square kilometres and is more than 20 metres deep at its deepest point, with some of the clearest water in the area. Along the shore are several sanatoriums, sandy beaches and boat piers. In summer you can swim, fish and go stand-up paddleboarding. It is about 20 km from the town of Burabay, a drive of around 25 minutes, and is a good choice for a second day in the lake district.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kenesary Cave
- Kokshetau Mountain (Sinyukha)
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Okzhetpes Rock
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Lake Burabay (Borovoe)
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Bolektau Viewpoint