Muckross Lake

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Southern shore of Muckross Lake

Muckross Lake (Irish: Loch Mhucrois) also called Middle Lake or The Torc, is one of the Lakes of Killarney, within the Killarney National Park in County Kerry.[1] It lies beside the other famed Lakes of Killarney, Lough Leane and Upper Lake.

Muckross is Ireland's deepest lake, reaching 246 feet in parts.[2]

There are three named islands in the like: Dinish Island, Brickeen Island and Devil's Island.

Wildlife

The lake is a noted salmon and brown trout fishery.[3][4]

It is also a habitat for the critically endangered blunt-snouted Irish char (Salvelinus obtusus).

As with many lakes, Muckross Lake allegedly contains a monster.

Location

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