Örten is located in the northern part of Karlstad municipality. The lake is connected to Gräsmången (inflow) and Västra Örten (drainage).
The lake is mainly fished for zander, pike and perch. The association regularly stocks zander. Eel fishing is also popular. There are two boat moorings, at each end of the lake. The surroundings around the lake vary from rocky steep cliffs to lush reed coves.









