Ludas Lake

Ludas Lake is the second largest lake in North Backa, located on the contact of two natural geographic units: sand of Subotica and Horgos, and Central Backa’s loessial plateau, 12 km east of Subotica. Ludas Lake was formed about million years ago. It was made by the wind which prevented further swelling of water, trapped among the sand dunes.


The diversity of the nature of the lake and its surroundings provides a home to an exceptionally rich plant and animal life. Former beauty of the coastal estuary is kept by Kiresa where sedge grows, and a shiny yellow iris during spring, with colorful cress and hamp during summer. A protected species of orchid could be found here, and there is highly prised grean sea trident, growing at the coast of the salt marsh, registered in the Red Book of flora of Serbia.

The most famous fish of Lake Ludaškog was the golden carp, which is now almost completely driven away by from the east brought close relative, silver carp, the most popular prey among sports fishermen. There are around 20 species of fish, many of which are protected, like loach. The most famous representatives of the bird world is ludas teal, whose presence made the area to be enrolled in the list of wetlands of international importance. Ludas lake is protected as a Special Nature Reserve. Special Reserve is along the border, and touches National Park Kiskunsag in Kecskemét in Hungary.