Lake Yalpuh
| Yalpuh | |
|---|---|
| Location | Odesa Oblast |
| Coordinates | 45°25′N 28°37′E / 45.417°N 28.617°E |
| Primary outflows | Lake Kugurluy |
| Basin countries | Ukraine |
| Surface area | 149 km2 (58 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Settlements | Bolhrad, Vynohradivka, Kotlovyna, Ozerne |
Yalpuh (Ukrainian: Озеро Ялпуг) is a freshwater lake located in the southern Ukrainian oblast of Odesa. The largest natural lake in Ukraine.
Yalpug is located in a temperate climate zone with warm summers and cold winters. The water level in the lake fluctuates seasonally: minimum in winter and autumn, maximum in spring and summer.
Through Lake Kugurluy, rivers and straits, the lake are connected to the Danube.
Lake Yalpug is home to up to 40 species of fish, many of which are of commercial importance.
The lake is used for water supply to settlements, fish farming, recreation, and in the summer months - for irrigation purposes. The largest town on Yalpuh's shores is Bolhrad.