Oguta Lake Imo State

Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State, South East Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. Oguta Lake's catchment area comprises the drainage area of the Njaba River and a part of the River Niger floodplain in the region south of Onitsha.The lake is situated in Oguta about thirty miles (48.27 km) from the junction of the Ndoni and Orashi River. It is a fine piece of water, being about five miles (8.05 km) long from east to west and a mile and half (2.41 km) wide. Njaba River is a major tributary of Oguta Lake.

The other 3 tributaries are Awbana, Utu and Orashi. The Orashi River flows past Oguta Lake in its southwestern portion.Oguta lake is Nigeria's second largest lake. It is a popular tourist spot as the lake is a beautiful blue colour, and is neither salty nor home to crocodiles, making it Ideal for swimming and water sports.

The complex runs a cruise service giving visitors a chance to get out onto the lake. Aside from the lake, the complex is known for its full sized, 18 hole golf course. There is also a children's recreation park.Oguta Blue Lake or the Oguta Wonder Lake in Imo State is one of the wonders of nature which potential appear to be under-utilised.



Deriving its name from the unique bluish colour of the water, the lake combines the ambience of heaven and beauty with an uncommon confluence where two rivers with different colours meet.Located in Oguta Council Area of the state, the lake transverses the two oil producing local government areas of Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta and provides aquatic splendour and bliss.

Before it over flowed its banks years ago, the blue lake was an awe-inspiring spectacle to behold as tourists from far and near visited Oguta in their droves for relaxation and to behold the awesome work of nature. Oguta and other satellite communities around the lake ought to benefit immensely from the fame brought by the publicity that was given to the lake.