📍Geographical Location:

Located southwest of Alexandria.

Bordered to the north by the districts of Alexandria, and to the south by deserts and agricultural areas.

It once extended as far as the Mediterranean Sea, but is now relatively isolated from it.

The Lake Mariout Fishermen's Cooperative Society is located there.

📏 Area and Depth:

Current Area:

Approximately 10,000 to 15,000 feddans only.

(It was much larger in ancient times, but has shrunk due to urban sprawl and drainage.)

Depth: From 50 cm to 2.5 meters in some areas, decreasing due to siltation and sedimentation.

💧 Water Sources:

Agricultural, sanitary, and industrial wastewater from Alexandria (including the Nubaria Canal, the General Drain, and the Mex Drain).

There is no direct connection to the Mediterranean Sea.

It used to receive Nile water, but now relies heavily on treated wastewater.

🐟 Fish Production and Fish Species:
Water Quality: Highly Polluted (Polluted Freshwater or Brackish Water).

Approximate Annual Production: Between 2,000 and 4,000 tons (varying according to season).

Common Fish:

Tilapia
Carp (Chinese and Silver)
Catfish
Mullet (to a lesser extent)
Nile Tilapia

📜 Historical Significance:

During the Pharaonic, Ptolemaic, and Roman periods, it was part of a major port serving Alexandria.

Historians mention it as a key water and commercial source.