Lygnern
Lygnern (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlʏ̂ŋːnɛɳ])[3] is a lake in the municipalities of Kungsbacka and Mark, western Sweden. With an area of 33 km², it is the largest lake in Halland County. Its main outflow is Rolfsån, which in turn empties out into the Kungsbacka Fjord.
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| Location | Halland County, Västra Götaland County, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 57°28′36″N 12°20′22″E |
| Primary outflows | Rolfsån |
| Basin countries | Sweden |
| Max. length | 20 km (12 mi)[1] |
| Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi)[1] |
| Surface area | 33 km2 (13 sq mi)[2] |
| Max. depth | 50 m (160 ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 15 m (49 ft)[2] |
| Settlements | Fjärås kyrkby, Sätila |
| References | [1][2] |
The lake serves as a source of drinking water for Kungsbacka. In 2006, it was nominated as the cleanest lake in Sweden, as 98% of the surveyed residents of the municipality were satisfied with the water quality.[4]
Fishing
Ten fish species have been found in the lake, which is particularly rich in pike, trout and European perch.[1]
References
- "Lygnern" (in Swedish). Lygnerns Sportfiskeklubb. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
- "Lygnern". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 26 December 2010.
- Jöran Sahlgren; Gösta Bergman (1979). Svenska ortnamn med uttalsuppgifter (in Swedish). p. 16.
- "Välj kranvatten" (in Swedish). Kungsbacka Municipality. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
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