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East Kalimantan has 192 lakes, mostly in kutai Regency. Their width varies from 1-115,000 Ha. The widest are Lake Jempang 15,000 Ha, Lake Semayang 13,000 Ha, Lake Padam Api 12,000 Ha, Lake Melintang 11,000 Ha, Lake Serombong 10,000 Ha, Lake Mesangat 8,000 Ha, Lake Suhui 5,000 Ha, Lake Lega 2,000 Ha, and Lake Tempatung 1,300 Ha, Lake Batu Bumbun Muara Muntai 450 Ha, and Lake Loakang (Kota Bangun) 450 Ha, are determined as fish reservation. In general, most of the lakes, especially those of 450 Ha above, have good fishing potency. Besides, they have charming tourism object, such as Lake Jempang (with sunset and floating house), Lake Semayang, and Lake Melintang (with the Mahakam popoise). |