Lake Yessey
Lake Yessey (Russian: Ессе́й) is a large freshwater lake in Evenkiysky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central part of Russia.
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| Location | Yessey, Krasnoyarsk Krai, north-central Russia |
| Coordinates | 68.4666667°N 102.4166667°E |
| Primary outflows | Unnamed left tributary of the Kotuy |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 238 km2 (92 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 13 m (43 ft) |
The lake is located in the Central Siberian Plateau, to the west of the course of the Kotuy river. A tributary of the Kotuy flows out of the southern end of the lake.[1] It has an area of 238 km2 (92 sq mi).
Fauna
The lake is rich in fish. The endangered Lake Yessey Char, Salvelinus tolmachoffi, is found in the waters of the lake.[2][3]
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