Boesio

The Boesio is a river (intermittent stream) in Valcuvia, a valley in the north of the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. It rises near Cuveglio and flowing in an east–west direction before entering Lake Maggiore at Laveno-Mombello.

Boesio
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Cuveglio
• elevation	270 km (170 mi)
Mouth
• location	Lake Maggiore at Laveno-Mombello
• coordinates	45.9079°N 8.61694°E / 45.9079; 8.61694
• elevation	193 m (633 ft)
Length	11.6 m (38 ft)
Basin size	47 km^2 (18 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	1.75 m^3/s (62 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Lake Maggiore→ Ticino→ Po→ Adriatic Sea

The river's course takes it through the communes of Cuveglio, Cuvio, Casalzuigno, Azzio, Brenta, Gemonio, Cittiglio and Laveno-Mombello. The state road SS 394 follows in part the course of the river.

Fish found in the river include Salmonidae and Cyprinidae, in particular brown trout and vairone (Leuciscus souffia). The waters of the river are polluted.[1]

Notes

1. Bacinio del Torrente Boesio: Carta delle vocazioni ittiche Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Provincia di Varese.