Pedu Lake

Pedu Lake (Tasik Pedu) is a large artificial reservoir in Padang Terap District, Kedah, near the Malaysia-Thailand border, created by the Pedu Dam completed in 1969. Surrounded by forested hills of the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, it serves irrigation for the Muda Agricultural Scheme and water supply. Notable for its scenic islands, calm waters and tranquil natural setting, it is a popular recreational area for boating, fishing and nature sightseeing in northern Kedah.

Visitors can expect a large, calm reservoir surrounded by forested hills and small islands, with a dam structure at the southern end. The area offers open water views, a jetty and boat services, lakeside chalets and picnic areas. Activities centre on sightseeing, photography, boating and fishing in a quiet natural environment with limited commercial development.

Pedu Lake was formed by the construction of Pedu Dam, completed in 1969 as part of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) project. The dam and reservoir were built to provide irrigation for the Muda rice-growing area, flood control and water supply for Kedah and Perlis, representing a major post-independence agricultural infrastructure development in northern Malaysia.

The lake is a recreational and community resource for residents of Padang Terap and Kedah, used for leisure, fishing and local tourism, set within the broader Ulu Muda cultural and natural landscape.