A large number of rivers and lakes are located on the territory of Kazakhstan. Some rivers are large, abounding in water, with a great length, others are smaller. The rivers of Kazakhstan attract vacationers and fishing enthusiasts, as they are very rich in fish, including rare sturgeon species. Here you can collect a valuable and large catch, as well as try spearfishing.
The flat and steppe rivers of Kazakhstan with low banks are suitable for relaxing and swimming. The mountain rivers are wayward, with a fast current, rapids and obstacles, popular among rafters and kayakers who come here even from other countries. Vacationers can take advantage of weekend tours, enjoy the beauty of nature, they are also offered water tourism, you can try sports rafting for beginners.
The longest rivers in Kazakhstan
List of the largest rivers in the country!
Irtysh
The river flows through the territory of three states: China, Kazakhstan and Russia. The Irtysh is a tributary of the Ob River, but its length exceeds the length of the Ob. The Irtysh is considered the longest tributary river in the world. Almost half of the river flows in Kazakhstan. The Irtysh is a very picturesque river with rare sturgeon breeds, perfect for recreation. On the banks of the Irtysh are the cities of Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Kurchatov.
The length of the river is 4248 km., In Kazakhstan - 1700 km.
Ishim
It is a left tributary of the Irtysh. Ishim crosses the territory of two countries - Kazakhstan and Russia. The source of the river is located in the mountains. According to legend, the name of the river comes from the name of the son of the Tatar khan, who once drowned in a river that did not yet bear any name. On the banks of the Ishim is the city of Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan. The Ishim River is picturesque, and there are all conditions for water sports.
The length of the river is 2450 km, in Kazakhstan - 1400 km.
Ural
The Ural River flows through the territory of Kazakhstan and Russia. The Ural ranks third in length among the rivers of Europe after the Volga and Danube. The Ural flows into the Caspian Sea. The cities of Uralsk and Atyrau are located on the banks of this river. In the Urals, water tourism is very developed, here you can go kayaking and rafting, enjoy the beauty of the local nature.
The length of the river is 2428 km., In Kazakhstan - 1100 km.
Syrdarya
The river crosses the territories of three countries - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, but most of the river flows in Kazakhstan. It is no coincidence that the name “Queen of Central Asia” was assigned to the Syr Darya, since it is the first river in length in this region. Quiet, calm and picturesque river is suitable for water sports and just for relaxation.
The length of the river is 2212 km, in Kazakhstan - 1400 km.
Tobol
It flows through the territory of two states - Kazakhstan and Russia. It is the left and largest tributary of the Irtysh River. It is a flat navigable river. In Kazakhstan, there are two large reservoirs on it - Karatomarskoye and Verkhnetobolskoye. There are about 20 lakes in the Tobol river basin. This is a very picturesque area.
The length of the river is 1991 km, in Kazakhstan - 800 km.
Or
The Ili River crosses the territories of two countries - China and Kazakhstan. Or it has several tributaries. The name of the river comes from the Mongolian word meaning in translation "brilliant", "sparkling". The river is calm, without rapids. In the waters of the Ili River, rare fish species are found: sturgeon, grass carp, pike perch, carp and others. The river also attracts water sports enthusiasts.
The length of the river is 1439 km., In Kazakhstan - 815 km.
Chu
The Chu River is the state border between the states of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The source of the river is in Kyrgyzstan, but most of it flows through the territory of Kazakhstan. The name of the Chu River comes from a Tibetan word that translates as "river". In Kazakhstan, the Tasotkel reservoir is located on the Chu River. The Chu River is suitable for rafting.
The length of the river is 1186 km., In Kazakhstan - 800 km.
Nura
The Nura River flows entirely on the territory of Kazakhstan. The waters of the Nura River are used as drinking water. The vegetation on the shores is rather sparse, mainly trees and shrubs, but there are also sandy shores and beaches. Nura is suitable for water sports such as rafting.
The length of the river is 978 km.
Turgai
It flows exclusively on the territory of Kazakhstan. The name of the river comes from the Türkic word meaning "lowland" in translation. During the course of the flow, the Turgai diverges into several large branches, forming many lakes. Today, interesting tourist routes are being developed here, kayaking and rafting are organized.
The length of the river is 825 km.
Will
This is a typical steppe river in Kazakhstan. The Wil River has many of its tributaries. Once it is rich in valuable species of fish, but today there are few fishermen here, since the approaches to the river are not very convenient. The left bank of the river is elevated, the right is low. The Uil River flows into Lake Aktobe, located in the Caspian lowland.
The length of the river is 800 km.
Sarysu
It flows exclusively through the territory of Kazakhstan. It is formed as a result of the confluence of the Zhaksy-Syrysu, Narbak, Shotan rivers. The name of the river translates as "yellow water" and "river". Sarysu has two tributaries - Karakengir and Kensaz. The waters of this river have long been used for irrigation and water supply to nearby settlements.
The length of the river is 800 km.
Emba
This river flows in the regions of Kazakhstan and separates the European and Asian parts of the country. Emba is also considered a conditional border between Europe and Asia. Oil and gas are extracted on the river in several places. Flora and fauna are not rich, even, one might say, scarce. However, fishing is possible on the river in spring. Pike, asp, carp and other types of fish are found here.
The length of the river is 712 km.
Talas
It crosses the territory of two states - Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The source of Talas is in Kyrgyzstan. The Kazakh city of Taraz is located on the river. The river is lost in the sandy desert in southern Kazakhstan, Moyinkum, without flowing anywhere. The Talas River is very popular with fishermen, here you can fish all year round right from the shore. Such a rare fish as the sarga is found here.
The length of the river is 661 km., In Kazakhstan - 453 km.
Small Uzen
The river carries its waters through the territories of two states - Russia and Kazakhstan. The source of the river is in Russia, in the Saratov region. Small Uzen has insignificant tributaries. Such settlements of Kazakhstan as Kokterek, Bostandyk, Kaztalovka, Koshankol, Talovka are located on the river.
The length of the river is 638 km., In Kazakhstan - 395 km.
Ilek
The river flows through the territories of Russia and Kazakhstan. Ilek is the left and largest tributary of the Urals. The source of the river is in the Mugodzhary mountains. In the floodplain of the Ilek River, there are many picturesque channels and lakes with beautiful outlines. Several cities of Kazakhstan are located on Ilek, including Aktyubinsk.
The total length of the river is 623 km.
Irgiz
This is the right tributary of the Turgai River. The source of Irgiz is located on the mountain slopes of Mugodzhar. It flows exclusively on the territory of Kazakhstan. In the upper reaches, the water of the Irgiz River is fresh, and in the lower reaches it is already salty. The waters of the river are used to supply water to settlements located on its banks. The river is very popular with vacationers.
The length of the river is 593 km.
Sagiz
The river crosses the territory of Kazakhstan in the northwest. The water in the river is brackish. This river has its own tributaries. There are several settlements on the banks, including the aul Sagyz and the aul Nogayty. The waters of the river are used for water supply and economic irrigation.
The length of the river is 511 km.
Shiderty
The source of the Shiderty River is located in the steppe expanses of Kazakhstan, the river flows into Lake Shaganak.The Irtysh Canal runs along the channel of the Shiderta for 200 km. There are a lot of fish in the Shiderty River: pike perch, carp, bream, crucian carp, pike, ide and others. The settlement of the same name Shiderty is located on the river.
The length of the river is 502 km.
Ayaguz
Ayaguz flows in the east of Kazakhstan. One of the versions of the origin of the name of the river claims that in translation Ayaguz means “beautiful eyes”. The river bottom is covered with granite and slate pebbles. The city of Ayaguz is located on the river; the river divides it into two parts.
The length of the river is 492 km.
Charyn
Charyn is a left tributary of the Ili River, it also has its many tributaries, thanks to which it is full of water. This is a mountain restless river, closer to the lower reaches the current becomes quieter, measured. There is a picturesque river valley with beautiful and unusual outlines. The famous "Valley of Castles" is located here. Charyn is suitable for difficult sports hikes and rafting.
The length of the river is 427 km.
Lepsy
It is one of the most abundant rivers in Kazakhstan. In the upper part, the Lepsa water is transparent, in the lower reaches it is muddy. The source of Lepsa comes from mountain glaciers, it ends its course, flowing into Lake Balkhash. It is a stormy mountain river with many rapids. It is popular with extreme sports enthusiasts. The waters of the river are used for economic irrigation and water supply.
The length of the river is 418 km.
Sileti
It takes place exclusively on the territory of Kazakhstan. Sileti has rather steep and steep banks; it is a sandy river, perfect for swimming and relaxation. There are such fish species as tench, pike, perch, bream, carp. Lin reaches three kilograms. The depth of the Sileti River reaches in some places up to nine meters. Seleti flows into Lake Seletyteniz.
The length of the river is 407 km.
Karatal
Karatal has many tributaries. This is one of the largest rivers of the Simerechya. Karatal flows exclusively through the land of Kazakhstan. A river is formed by the confluence of three rivers. Karatal flows into Lake Balkhash. On the right side of the river there are salt lakes located between sandy hillocks.
The length of the river is 390 km.
Arys
One of the tributaries of the Syrdarya river. Once upon a time one of the branches of the Great Silk Road passed along the river. In the upper reaches the river is typically mountainous, and in the lower reaches it is flat. It has its own tributaries, including rather large ones: Badam, Boraldai, Sairamsu, Aksu, Mashat. In the valleys of these rivers there are bases and rest houses, sanatoriums. They are located near mineral water springs.
The length of the river is 378 km.
Kulanotpes
This is a typical steppe river. In its lower reaches there is a rather complex system of lakes, which are interconnected by channels. This is a very picturesque area. Vacationers come here even from afar. It originates from springs on the slopes of the Aimysyk and Aigyr-zhal mountains, and flows into Lake Teniz.
The length of the river is 364 km.
Bukhtarma
The river carries its waters through the territory of Kazakhstan, is the right tributary of the Irtysh. In the upper part, the river is mountainous, restless, in the lower reaches it dies down, the speed of the current decreases. The Kazakh city of Zyryanovsk is located on the Bukhtarma River. The Bukhtarma valley served as a prototype of the country of freedom "Belovodya" from Russian legends with milk rivers and jelly banks.
The length of the river is 336 km.
Aksu
By itself, it is a small and not abounding, but very beautiful and picturesque river in Kazakhstan. Its source is in the mountains, then Aksu becomes a flat river. The river bed in the upper reaches runs at the bottom of the canyon, which is part of the protected reserve. Aksu flows into Lake Balkhash. There is a very large and beautiful lake Kalgankol in the river delta.
The length of the river is 316 km.
Kurchum
The source of the Kurchum River is located on the Kurchum ridge. The river is typically mountainous, has steep and steep banks, in the upper reaches the river is rapids. The river attracts lovers of water sports, including extreme ones. Kurchum has many of its own tributaries, making the river rich in water. Here you can find such fish as taimen, lenok, grayling.
The length of the river is 280 km.
Uba
It is a right tributary of the Irtysh River. The river crosses the territory of the East Kazakhstan region. The city of Shemonaikha stands on Uba. This city has a road bridge connecting the banks of the Uba River. It is considered a local landmark. The source of the river is in a mountainous area, in Altai. Uba is very popular with water sports enthusiasts.
The length of the river is 278 km.
Chilik
One of the largest tributaries of the Ili River. There are settlements in the Chilik valley. Chilik is a typical mountain river with a rough temper, rapids and obstacles and a high flow rate. Today, it attracts more and more people involved in extreme sports, it is suitable for sports hikes of the sixth degree of difficulty.
The length of the river is 245 km.
