It is located on the 60 km northeast of Dogubayazit. Balik Lake, with its 2241 meters elevation, is one of the highest lakes in Turkey. The lake is fed by the small brooks coming from the mountains in the surroundings, springs at the shores and underground water. There is an island with an area of 4 thousand sq. meters on the north side of the lake. On the island, there are historical remains.
The island, with a population of velvet ducks that brood on the island, is one of the 100 important bird areas in Turkey. The lake is famous for its red spotted trout that are breeding naturally in the region. However, in winter, serving this naturally bred trout as a meal is not as easy as it is thought. As the lake is coated with ice layers during winter, the fishermen make holes in the ice to fish.