Due to the sheltered location, the water is not mixed well and is oxygen‐poor after a few metres.

The water quality is considered good despite partially low visibility.

The area around the lake is sparsely populated, especially the almost deserted Wimitz Valley.

The lake is located in the 100-hectare conservation area Goggausee (LGBl.

In Goggausee, the following 10 fish species can be found: Catfish and perch thrive here, and are numerous.