"Tasik Kenyir is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. With over 40 species of fish, it draws anglers from as far as Singapore."
Formed from the Kenyir Dam in 1985, Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake) is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. It contains approximately 23.6 million cubic metres of water and covers an area of 369 square kilometres.
There are magnificent waterfalls in the area such as the Lasir and Sauk waterfalls. The surrounding areas are home to an enormous variety of plants and animals. And with over 40 species of fish including Baung, Arowana, Sebarau, Toman and Kelah, the lake has also become something of an angler's paradise, with enthusiasts coming from as far as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Accommodation ranges from houseboats and floating chalets to full-facility lakeside resorts. The lake is especially captivating at night, with dead trees sticking out from the still lakes, creating their own mysterious beauty.
For more information, please contact the Tasik Kenyir Tourist Information Centre at +609-6267788.
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
A direct bus service, the Tasik Kenyir Express departs daily at 8.00pm from Hentian Putra in Kuala Lumpur to Tasik Kenyir via Al-Muktaffi Billah Shah Town and Kuala Berang. For further information regarding the bus service, please contact Nikaniaga Sdn. Bhd at 609-8221276 / 1069
If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway to Jerangau-Jabor Highway to reach Ajil and onwards to Kenyir. Alternatively, take the Karak Highway to Kuantan and along the coastal road through Kemaman, Dungun, Kuala Terengganu ans subsequently to Tasik Kenyir.
User recommendation
"just name me another place where i can stay at a five-star chalet amidst the jungle, overlooking a lake and watch the mischief of some squirrels while lying on a luxurious bed. if you can, i'll stop going back to Kenyir..." by Ole
"Kenyir is the perfect place to go if you want to be inspired to writing a book about nature, or one that requires a lot of cintemplation and self-reflection. I particularly liked the Herbal Park (Sah Kecil island, 8km from Pengkalan Gawi), I think it has a lot of potential!" by salmah
"Tempat yang sesuai untuk menenagkan fikiran dan jauh dari kesibukan kota. Paling sesuai untuk semua pemancing-pemancing yang gemarkan sesuatu yang mencabar." by Irwana Ameera
"Tasik Kenyir bukan sahaja indah dengan keunikan tasiknya tetapi dengan kawasan air terjun yang pasti menarik perhatian para pengunjung untuk berkelah seperti Air Terjun Lasir, Air Terjun Saok. Terdapat juga gua batu kapur seperti Batu Biwa dan Batu Taat bagi mereka yang ingin melihat stalagmite dan stalagtite." by shoana
"ada tempat-tempat best untuk mancing? send me an e-mail to promote me and my friends" by nazri
"I've been here! The lake water has gorgeous green hues, some jade green, some pastel green. I saw a pair of otters by the banks of one of the islands! " by NeptuneGirl
"For those who have fishing skill, this is the place for them to show their skill....if you get lucky you have to face Bapak Toman.....hehhehe" by LeBeau Labbie
"this is a goddamn place. I am so in love with this place. The bloue sparkling watre, the unpolluted air...everything heavenly set here" by elin
"It's good place for fishing and relaxing your mind" by black
"Great place for fresh water fishing. Try
your luck at capturing Baung, Toman
and Ikan Kelah" by omar
"the best lake i've ever seen..there's no other place like this lake...bring along your binocular..you might see something strange and it surely attract you" by Jada
"any place has the most beautiful scene in malaysia...it will be tasik kenyir... it was like the 8th wonder of the world" by rizaz
"kalau nak diikutkan tempat nie memang sesuai untuk mereka yang sukakan suasan yang tenang dan pada mereka yang cintakan alam sekitar...nah!...iniler tempat yang amat sesuai untuk menghayati keindahan alam semulajadi dengan menaiki bot menyusuri tasik yang tenang ini...bagi yang mahu memancing tempat nie memang amat sesuai untuk anda..." by ciksenah_tension
"i want t get something about how to tour at Tasik Kenyir Lake,
thinks!" by redapple
"is a vary relexing & peaceful places, can catch many fish by hand after rain at one of the small island." by Lay Tiong Low
"It's amazing...
tempat mmg menarik,perlu dilawati..keindahan yang menyejukkan mata" by aiza
"this is the best place to fishing
once there sure dont feel like leaving" by simon
"Not much activities. But a good place for anglers. Cave enthuasists, don't miss the Bewah and Taat caves. Accomodation is cheap.
For M'sian, you've got to queue for the payphone...unless you use Celcom." by imran
"fishing paradise" by simon
"Love at first sight! It was last year when I reached to this gorgeous lake. It is sooo peaceful here...not much activities yu can do., just ease out your tense and perhaps go fishing. The best place would be Terenggan river. Try the boathouse...you'll enjoy it!" by moose
