Straussee
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| name = Straussee
| image = Strausberg (Panorama).jpg
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| location = Strausberg, Brandenburg
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| basin_countries = Germany
| length = {{convert|3.8|km|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|600|m|abbr=on}}
| area = {{convert|1.36|km²|abbr=on}}
| depth = {{convert|9.9|m|abbr=on}}
| max-depth = {{convert|20|m|abbr=on}}
| volume = {{convert|13480000|m3|abbr=on}}
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The Straussee is a German lake located in Strausberg, Brandenburg. It is situated about {{convert|30|km}} north-east of the city of Berlin. The town of Strausberg occupies the eastern shore of the lake, whilst the forest of the Strausberger Forest is on the western shore.
Overview
The lake is approximately {{convert|3.8|km}} long and {{convert|600|m}} wide, with an average depth of {{convert|9.9|m}} and a maximum depth of {{convert|20|m}}. It is crossed in its middle by the Straussee Ferry, an unusual electrically propelled passenger cable ferry.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}
The lake is relatively rich in fish, and is popular with both anglers and commercial fishermen. It contains populations of northern pike, zander, eel, crayfish, burbot, various species of perch, and carp. Rainbow trout are bred in fish farms.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}
References
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External links
- {{commons category-inline|Straussee}}
- {{Lakes Germany 2004|Straussee|Brandenburg|page=132}}
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