Lac de Bonlieu
| Lac de Bonlieu | |
|---|---|
 View of the lake | |
  Lac de Bonlieu Location within Franche-Comté | |
| Location | Jura department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Coordinates | 46°35′10″N 5°52′25″E / 46.58611°N 5.87361°E |
| Underground | |
| Hérisson | |
| Basin countries | France |
| Max. length | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Max. width | 300 m (980 ft) |
Surface area | 22 ha (54 acres) |
| Max. depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
Surface elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
The Lac de Bonlieu (English: Lake of Bonlieu) is a lake in the Jura department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It is named after the commune of Bonlieu.
The shoreline is composed of peat bogs, surrounded by a forest of beech and fir trees, and the lake is accessible from the north by a walking path. The lake's dark blue colour is due to limestone and marl in the lakebed.[1]
The lake is a popular spot for fishing, with perch, roach, rudd and sculpins to be caught.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 Jura, Auberge du tilleul Chambre (2026-08-23). "Découvrez le lac de Bonlieu dans le Jura". Auberge du Tilleul (in French). Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "Le lac de Bonlieu à BONLIEU". Jura Tourisme (in French). Retrieved 2026-08-27.