The natural lakes in Pirin Mountain range more than 270. Most of them are circular (glacier). Nearly all of them are more than 2000 m above sea level. Their total number within Bansko Municipality exceeds one hundred, with a total area of 107.4 ha. Some are: Vasilashki (12 permanent and one temporary), Strazhishki (5 permanent and 3 temporary), Valiavishki (with Prevalski 4 permanent), Tipitski (2 permanent and 1 temporary), Banderishki with Ovinati lakes (5 temporary), Popovo Lake (3 permanent), Ribni (5 permanent), Banski (2 permanent) and Kralevi Lakes (12, 7 of which are very small). The Jangal (Kremen) Lakes are 9 (7 permanent and 2 temporary).

Popovo Lake (Papaz Giol) is the largest (131.9 decares); the longest (517 m); the widest (452 m) and the deepest (29.5 m). Fourth largest in Bulgaria and situated at 2234 m above sea level. It is located between the Momini dvori and Djangal’ peaks. In its northern part, a small island is located.

The artificial lakes and rivers are located in the lower parts.