Danau Naga Sakti

Danau Naga Sakti is a natural freshwater lake located in Desa Benayah, Kecamatan Pusako, Kabupaten Siak, Riau, Indonesia. Surrounded by peat swamp forest and lowland vegetation, the lake is known for its calm, dark waters and folklore of a guardian dragon (Naga Sakti). It is a local nature tourism destination valued for its tranquil scenery, fishing and boating activities, and cultural importance to the surrounding Malay community.

Visitors can expect a quiet natural lake set within peatland forest and village surroundings in Pusako. The lake features calm, tea-colored water with wooden jetties and small boats, open shoreline areas for viewing and photography, and shaded spots under surrounding trees. The setting is rural and undeveloped, with simple visitor facilities, opportunities for boating and fishing, and interpretive context about the local dragon legend.

Danau Naga Sakti is associated with local Malay folklore about a mystical dragon believed to guard the lake. The legend is passed down in the Benayah community and forms part of the oral history of Pusako, contributing to the lake's name and its status as a culturally respected natural site.

The lake is regarded as a sacred natural site by the local community. The Naga Sakti legend reflects Malay cultural beliefs about nature guardians and is an important part of local identity in Pusako. The site is visited for both recreation and cultural appreciation of the folklore.