Although the lake is always open to public for bathing, the water barely warms up to 12 °C, even in midsummer.

In addition, the basin and motorway often conceal the sun, and the proximate environment is chilly.

The Sill River provides the lake with fresh water and drains it at the same time.

The cold water fluctuates between A and B grade quality and accommodates various kinds of carp and trout.

An alga curtain on the lake floor gives the water a predominantly jade colour.