Phewa Lake, also known as Fewa Lake (in Nepali: Phewa Tal), is a prominent calm freshwater lake in Pokhara, Kaski district, Gandaki province, Nepal. After Rara Lake, it is the second largest lake in Nepal. Previously, it was known as Baidam Tal. It is one of the most visited places in the region. It is located in the southern port of Pokhara, at an elevation of 742 meters (2,434 feet. It includes parts of three places: Pokhara, Kaskikot, and Sarangkot. Phewa Lake, which is 5.7 square kilometers, has an average depth of 8.6 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, though the depth can fluctuate greatly depending on the season and rainfall. The lake's maximum water capacity is around 43,000,000 cubic meters. The Phewa lake is particularly well-known for its reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre or Fishtail (6,993 m), while the Annapurna (8,091 m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) ranges are placed 10th and 7th respectively.

Phewa Lake is a famous boating destination. Visitors can rent rowboats, paddleboats, or join guided boat tours to explore the lake and its surroundings. Boating in Phewa Lake is quite unforgettable. Another attraction near Phewa Lake is the Tal Barahi Temple, a two-story pagoda also known as Tal Temple or Barahi Temple. It features finely carved wooden beams and pillars, which add to its aesthetic appeal. The Barahi Temple lies on an island in the middle of Phewa Lake. It serves as Pokhara's religious centre. The Hindu temple is devoted to the goddess Barahi, a manifestation of goddess Durga, the divine feminine force. Barahi is frequently represented as a boar-faced goddess, and she is honored for protection and prosperity. Visitors require a boat to reach this temple, which is located on an island in Phewa Lake and 4 kilometers from Chipledhunga's city center.

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