Glenicmurrin Lough

Glenicmurrin Lough or Lough Glenicmurrin (Irish: Loch Ghleann Mhac Muirinn)[2] is a lake in County Galway, Ireland.[3][4]

Glenicmurrin Lough
Northern entrance of the lough.
Glenicmurrin Lough is located in Ireland
Glenicmurrin Lough
Glenicmurrin Lough
LocationCounty Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.318398°N 9.500312°W / 53.318398; -9.500312
Native nameLoch Ghleann Mhac Muirinn (Irish)
Primary inflowsLoughnaskeha, Muckanagh Lough, Lough Cloonadoon
Primary outflowsCashla River
Catchment area67.05 km2 (25.89 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Surface area1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Shore length119 km (12 mi)
Surface elevation28 m (92 ft)
IslandsHolly Island, Rook Island, Rock Island, Fame Island
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Wildlife

Fish on Glenicmurrin Lough include sea trout, brown trout, grilse and Arctic char.[5]

See also

References
  1. "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. "Loch Ghleann Mhac Muirinn/Glenicmurrin Lough". Placenames Database of Ireland (logainm.ie). Government of Ireland - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Dublin City University. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. "Glenicmurrin Lough".
  4. "Fishing in Ireland. An angler's guide to the best fishing in Ireland".
  5. "The Arctic Charr in Ireland". EcofactIreland.
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