Yngen Lake
Water type: Natural lake
Basin: Gota alv -> Baltic sea
Continent:
Europe
Climate:
Subpolar
Country:
Sweden
Yngen is an oligotrophic clear water lake located in the east of Filipstad, in the municipality of Filipstad in Värmland. It is part of the main catchment area of the Göta River. The lake has an area of 27 square kilometers and has an elevation of 199 meters above sea level. The lake is drained by the stream of Storforsälven (Skärjbäcken) which flows towards Timsälven. Yngen has a large number of fish species, including alpine bullhead, minnow and an abundant population of European perch. It also provides potable water for Filipstad, Nykroppa and Persberg. The Högbergsfältet nature reserve is located on the northwest shore of the lake.