Gogabill Lake

Gogabil lake of Katihar district is one of the largest wetlands of Bihar. Area of the lake is about 217 acres and its extent is 5 km by 1 km. In the past, the lake was directly linked to the Ganga and Mahananda. During the peak rainy season and floods, the lake communicates to these rivers through channels and tributaries.
The place is a virgin area suitable to serve as sanctuary for many varieties of terrestrial and aquatic animals, birds and plants. The rich flora and fauna of the area has an enormous potential to develop as a national park and tourism center.
Nearly 300 migratory birds come to the lake and its vicinity during monsoon and winter from the Caspian Sea and Siberian region. To preserve and protect them, Gogbil lake area should be declared and maintained as a closed and protected area.