Kyyvesi
Kyyvesi is located in Finland
Kyyvesi
Kyyvesi
LocationMikkeli
Coordinates61°58′N 27°07′E / 61.967°N 27.117°E / 61.967; 27.117
TypeLake
Catchment areaKymijoki
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area129.947 km2 (50.173 sq mi)
Average depth4.39 m (14.4 ft)
Max. depth35.25 m (115.6 ft)
Water volume0.57 km3 (460,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1857.26 km (532.68 mi)
Surface elevation100.65 m (330.2 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
IslandsEmäsalo, Honkasalo, Porosaari, Riuttasaari
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Kyyvesi (transl. Viper Water) is a rather large lake in the Southern Savonia region of Finland. Despite its size (129,95 km²) it is very shallow and extremely rocky.[1] Motorboating on Kyyvesi is recommended only for very experienced boaters as many of the rocks have not been mapped. Also, the limited amount of landing sites is a hindrance in moving swiftly through the lake. A general bathymetric chart was completed in 2006. Canoes, kayaks and rowing boats are recommended for visitors. There is a two-lake canoeing route Kyyvesi–Puula with nice little harbours. The water is dark for the catchment area is mostly swampy terrain. Locals claim that two sorts of zander fishes are living in the lake.

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References

  1. 1 2 Kyyvesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (in English)
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