Loch McNess

Loch McNess (Nyungar: Wagardu Lark),[2] also known as Yanchep Lake, is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia. Loch McNess is part of the Wanneroo wetlands, a chain of lakes, and is part of the Yanchep National Park. Water from the lake is used to refill the underground lakes in some nearby caves.[3]

Loch McNess
Yanchep Lake
Sunset over Loch McNess
Loch McNess is located in Western Australia
Loch McNess
Loch McNess
LocationSwan Coastal Plain, Western Australia
Coordinates31°32′S 115°40′E
TypeFreshwater
Native nameWagardu Lark (Nyungar)
Basin countriesAustralia
DesignationYanchep National Park
Max. depth3.4 m (11 ft)
IslandsSeveral
References[1]

Description

The lake is named after Sir Charles McNess, a wealthy Western Australian philanthropist.

Galaxiidae (fish) and Gilgies (freshwater crayfish) are endemic to the region.[4] Introduced species include mosquitofish (Gambusia).

CSIRO study nutrients and plankton in the lake.[5]

The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals[2] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance.[6]

Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Gloucester Lodge on its shores in 1933[7] it has traditionally been used for boating outings. There is no longer sufficient water in the lake for boating.

See also

References
  1. Predicting wetland water storage
  2. "Yanchep National Park. Yanchep, Western Australia. Akerz Does Australia". Archived from the original on 2 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  3. "Caves". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. April 2004.
  4. Allen, Gerald (1981), A Field Guide to Inland Fishes of Western Australia, Perth: Western Australian Museum, ISBN 9780724484096
  5. Gordon, DM; Finlayson, CM; McComb, AJ (1981). "Nutrients and phytoplankton in three shallow, freshwater lakes of different tropic status in Western Australia". Marine and Freshwater Research. 32 (4): 541. doi:10.1071/mf9810541.
  6. "Secrets of a sunshine city". TheGuardian.com. 4 March 2001.
  7. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 September 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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