Puruvesi is a lake in Eastern Finland. The lake is located in Kerimäki, Kesälahti and Punkaharju municipalities. Part of the Saimaa lake system, it borders on the sub-lake system of Pihlajavesi to the south. As is the case of other lakes of Saimaa, it has numerous islands and consists of numerous open lake areas, of which largest are Hummonselkä, Pajuselkä, Sammalselkä, Mustanselkä, and Ruosteselkä.[2]
The lake is known for its pure water and has uniquely good underwater visibility for a Finnish lake, easily extending to 6–10 metres (20–33 ft) from the surface on calm and sunny days.[2]
Recently, the Saimaa Ringed Seal, a rare freshwater seal species, has returned to Puruvesi. Sightings of this animal have occurred frequently in 2006, 2007 and 2008. At least one seal was also sighted in the winter of 2009 as having wintered and given birth in the eastern part of Puruvesi. [Wikipedia]
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Films
The Winter Seiners of Puruvesi – 35mins.
One day on the ice with two teams of Finnish fishermen, practicing an unique form of under-ice net fishing. Includes rarely seen footage from the 1930s and 1960s.
Puruvesi Intro – 6mins.
A narrated short, which introduces the seiners of Puruvesi, their traditions, UN recognition, and business.
Rymättylän talvikalastusta valtavilla nuotilla vuonna 1939
Silakan talvikalastusta valtavilla 250 metrisillä nuotilla, joissa on jo yksin painokiviä 600 kiloa.
Rymättylän talvikalastusta valtavilla nuotilla vuonna 1939
Silakan talvikalastusta valtavilla 250 metrisillä nuotilla, joissa on jo yksin painokiviä 600 kiloa.