Riistavesi

For the former municipality, see Riistavesi (former municipality).

Riistavesi is a medium-sized lake in the Vuoksi main catchment area. It is located in the Northern Savonia region in Finland, close to the town of Kuopio.^[1]

Riistavesi
Location of iso-Kalla, which includes lakes Riistavesi, Kallavesi, Suvasvesi Muuruvesi.
Riistavesi
Coordinates	62.8752°N 28.122°E / 62.8752; 28.122
Catchment area	Vuoksi
Basin countries	Finland
Surface area	23.172 km2 (8.947 sq mi)
Average depth	6.65 m (21.8 ft)
Max. depth	42.97 m (141.0 ft)
Water volume	0.154 km3 (125,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1	197.82 km (122.92 mi)
Surface elevation	81.9 m (269 ft)
Frozen	December–April
Islands	Kipansalo, Riistasaari, Kumpusaari
References	[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

See also

• List of lakes in Finland