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North Sulawesi has 3 lakes as main tourist attractions, one of which is Lake Moat. This lake is located in East Bolaang (read: Bola - ang) Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi. Moat Lake is a volcanic lake. This lake is located in the Mount Ambang nature reserve area, and is at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.

To get to Moat Lake, you can depart from Manado via the Trans Sulawesi route, towards Gorontalo, until you reach Kotamobagu City. The journey from Manado to the city of Kotamobagu takes around three to four hours.

Because there is still no public transportation to get to Moat Lake, it's best to rent a vehicle from Manado. The name of this lake comes from the word Mo'oat in the Mongondow language, meaning "Land that arises in the middle of water".

When you are at the Moat Lake tourist attraction, you will be greeted with very cool air and very beautiful nature. This beautiful view will spoil your eyes and also amaze you.

The water of this lake looks so clear, combined with various beautiful natural views around the Moat Lake tourist attraction, which will make you feel relaxed. You can fish in this lake, because in this lake there are various types of freshwater fish such as goldfish and nilem fish. This lake is also a habitat for the Sogili eel which is a rare fish.

There is a small island in the middle of Lake Moat which you can reach using a boat that can be rented from local residents. You can enjoy the beauty of this lake in various ways, one of which is enjoying the view from the huts and houses on stilts. Likewise, for those of you who like the outdoors, there are tents available that you can set up on the edge of the lake.