Jerisjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland in Muonio and Kittilä. It belongs to Tornionjoki main catchment area in Lapland.[1] in the southern side of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

Jerisjärvi
Jerisjärvi seen from Keimiö fell
Jerisjärvi is located in Finland
Jerisjärvi
Jerisjärvi
LocationMuonio, Kittilä
Coordinates67°54′N 024°08′E / 67.900°N 24.133°E / 67.900; 24.133
Primary outflowsJerisjoki
Catchment area132 km2 (51 sq mi)
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area23.51 km2 (9.08 sq mi)
Average depth3.44 m (11.3 ft)
Max. depth11.7 m (38 ft)
Water volume0.0808 km3 (0.0194 cu mi)
Shore length174.83 km (46.50 mi)
Surface elevation257.6 m (845 ft)
IslandsIsosaari
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

The best season to visit and kayak or canoe is between June and September.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Jerisjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (in English)
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