Muckross Lake
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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
- Location map: 52°-0’40"N, 9°31’38"W
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References
- ↑ "Torc Waterfall and Muckross Lake Loop - Activities - Walking - Looped Walks - All Ireland - Republic Of Ireland - Kerry - Killarney - Discover Ireland". http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/torc-waterfall-and-muckross-lake-loop/62318.
- ↑ Killarney Lakes: Foran Enterprise
- ↑ "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland.". http://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/southwest/laune.htm.
- ↑ "Muckross Lake - Activities - Angling - Fisheries - All Ireland - Republic Of Ireland - Kerry - Killarney - Discover Ireland". http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/muckross-lake/50183.