Lake of Flatschach

Lake of Flatschach (German: Flatschacher See) is an Austrian lake at Flatschach near Feldkirchen in Kärnten in the State of Carinthia.

Lake of Flatschach
Southern part of Lake of Flatschach
Location of the lake in Austria.
Location of the lake in Austria.
Lake of Flatschach
LocationFeldkirchen in Kärnten, Carinthia, Austria
Coordinates46.7279°N 14.0622°E / 46.7279; 14.0622
Typelake
Native nameFlatschacher See (German)

Description

Since its inflow passes through a region which is heavily used for agriculture, the lake is heavily contaminated with nutrients.[1] The lake itself is located in the 272 hectares (670 acres) protected area of 'Flatschacher See'.[1]

Fauna

The following species of fish are found in Lake Flatschacher: Carassius carassius, Carp, Cyprinus carpio, common rudd, Rutilus rutilus and Sander lucioperca.[1]

Notes


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