Glanmore Lake

Glanmore Lake
Glanmore Lake location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location County Kerry
Coordinates 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W / 51.73306°N 9.77194°W / 51.73306; -9.77194Coordinates: 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W / 51.73306°N 9.77194°W / 51.73306; -9.77194
Primary outflows Croansaght River
Catchment area 24.44 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Basin countries Ireland
Max. length 1.25 km (0.8 mi)
Max. width 0.5 km (0.3 mi)
Surface area 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Surface elevation 8 m (26 ft)
References [1][2][3]

Glanmore Lake is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry.

Geography

Glanmore Lake measures about 1 km (0.6 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of Kenmare, near the village of Lauragh.[1]

Hydrology and natural history

Glanmore Lake drains into the Croansaght River, which in turn flows to Kenmare Bay. The lake is a salmon and sea trout fishing destination.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Google (6 Mar 2016). "Glanmore Lake" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
  2. 1 2 O'Reilly, Peter (1 Apr 2003). Rivers of Ireland: A Flyfisher's Guide. Stackpole Books. p. 406. ISBN 978-0-8117-0072-6. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
  3. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
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