Lough Allua

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Lough Allua

Lough Allua is a freshwater lake in County Cork, on the course of the River Lee of which it forms a part. The lough lies beside Inchigeelagh, overspreading half a square mile.[1]

This lough is deep, 13 feet on average, sinking to 91 feet at its deepest. It is rich in fish: Lough Allua is a fishery for pike, salmon, Arctic char and trout.[2]

References

  1. "Lough Allua". Sampling Fish for the Water Framework Directive – Lakes 2008. The Central and Regional Fisheries Boards. 2008. http://www.wfdfish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/allua_report_2008.pdf. 
  2. "Pike Fishing in Ireland". http://www.pike-fishing-ireland.com/.