Lake Buhi

Lake Buhi is a natural freshwater lake in the municipality of Buhi, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines, at the foot of Mount Asog (Mount Iriga). Covering approximately 18 square kilometers, it is notable as the primary habitat of sinarapan (Mystichthys luzonensis), the world's smallest commercially harvested fish. The lake supports fishing and aquaculture, provides irrigation and scenic views, and is a local visitor attraction for boating and lakeside scenery.

Visitors can expect a large freshwater lake surrounded by low hills and the slopes of Mount Asog, with calm waters, fishing boats and fish pens, and small lakeside villages. The shoreline offers viewpoints for photography and sightseeing, areas for boating and observing local fishing activity, and views of the volcano. Facilities are basic and the setting is rural and natural, focused on nature observation and local lake life.

Lake Buhi was formed in 1641 after a major earthquake caused a side collapse of Mount Asog (Mount Iriga), damming rivers and creating the lake basin. The event reshaped the local landscape and established the lake that remains today.

The lake is culturally significant as the home of the sinarapan, endemic to Lake Buhi and Lake Bato, which sustains local fisherfolk livelihoods, traditional fishing practices and community identity in Buhi. The fish is celebrated locally and is central to the municipality's cultural heritage.