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Estonian lakes


Estonia is home to over 2300 lakes with an area of more than one hectare. Together, they cover over 2100 km2, or approximately 4.8% of Estonia's territory. The majority of the lakes' total area is comprised of Lake Peipsi, Lake Võrtsjärv, and the Narva Reservoir. Small lakes, on the other hand, account for only 176 km2, or 8.5%. Most of Estonia's natural lakes are of glacial origin.


Estonia's Largest Lakes


NameArea (ha)
Lake Peipsi-Pskov354307.0
Lake Võrtsjärv26919.1
Narva Reservoir10587.9
Lake Ülemiste944.4
Lake Saadjärv723.5
Great Bay539.5
Lake Vagula603.3
Lake Veisjärv480.7
Lake Ermistu449.5
Paunküla Reservoir420.2


Estonia's Deepest Lakes


NameDepth (m)Area (ha)
Lake Rõuge Suurjärv3813.5
Lake Väike-Palkna31.94.5
Lake Udsu30.26.2
Lake Tsolgo Mustjärv29.76
Lake Uhtjärv27.643.5
Lake Keema Suurjärv27.53.9
Lake Koorküla Valgjärv26.844.1
Lake Pindi Kärnjärv268.3
Lake Jõksi25.464.9
Lake Piigandi25.343.4
Lake Saadjärv25710
Lake Vellavere Külajärv253.6
Lake Petajärv253.6

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