Lake Yessey
| Lake Yessey Ессей | |
|---|---|
 seen from space (false color) | |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central Russia |
| Coordinates | 68°28′00″N 102°25′00″E / 68.4666667°N 102.4166667°ECoordinates: 68°28′00″N 102°25′00″E / 68.4666667°N 102.4166667°E |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 13 m (43 ft) |
Lake Yessey (Russian: Ессей) is a large freshwater lake in Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia. It is located at 68°28′00″N 102°25′00″E / 68.4666667°N 102.4166667°E and has an area of 238 km². Many rivers empty to the lake. Lake Yessey is rich in fish. Salvelinus tolmachoffi, the endangered Lake Yessey Char, is found in the waters of this lake.[1]
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