Muckross Lake

Muckross Lake (Irish: Loch Mhucrois),[1] also called Middle Lake or The Torc, is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.[2] It is one of the three famous Lakes of Killarney, along with Lough Leane and Upper Lake. It is Ireland's deepest lake, reaching to 75 metres (246 ft) in parts.[3]

Muckross Lake
Southern shore
Muckross Lake is located in Ireland
Muckross Lake
Muckross Lake
LocationKillarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates52.011065°N 9.527247°W / 52.011065; -9.527247
Native nameLoch Mhucrois (Irish)
Primary inflowsOwengariff River
Primary outflowsLough Leane
Basin countriesIreland
Surface area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Max. depth75 metres (246 ft)
Surface elevation21 m (69 ft)
IslandsDinish Island, Brickeen Island, Devil's Island

Wildlife

The lake is a noted salmon and brown trout fishery.[4][5]

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

The monster

As with many lakes, Muckross Lake allegedly contains a monster.[6]

See also

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