Lake Bisina
Lake Bisina, also known as Lake Salisbury, is a freshwater lake in eastern Uganda. It is a satellite lake of Lake Kyoga, which it drains into, and the two are to some extent directly connected by papyrus swamps. During the high-water rainy season, Lake Bisina can be up to 6 m (20 ft) deep and it is often directly connected to the smaller Lake Opeta, but during the dry season the two are clearly separated.
| Lake Bisina | |
|---|---|
Kyoga Lake Complex with the Bisina (right) | |
Lake Bisina | |
| Coordinates | 1°36′28″N 33°57′43″E |
| Primary inflows | Lake Opeta (via streams and swamps) |
| Primary outflows | Lake Kyoga (via streams and swamps) |
| Basin countries | Uganda |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) (during high-water season) |
| Settlements | Mbale |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Lake Bisina Wetland System |
| Designated | 15 September 2006 |
| Reference no. | 1633 |
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