Glanmore Lake
Glanmore Lake is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry.
| Glanmore Lake | |
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Kerry |
| Coordinates | 51°43′59″N 9°46′19″W |
| Primary outflows | Croansaght River |
| Catchment area | 24.44 km2 (9.4 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.25 km (0.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography
Glanmore Lake measures about 1 km (0.6 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of Kenmare, near the village of Lauragh.[1]
Hydrology and natural history
Glanmore Lake drains into the Croansaght River, which in turn flows to Kenmare Bay. The lake is a salmon and sea trout fishing destination.[2]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (6 Mar 2016). "Glanmore Lake" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
- O'Reilly, Peter (1 Apr 2003). Rivers of Ireland: A Flyfisher's Guide. Stackpole Books. p. 406. ISBN 978-0-8117-0072-6. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 6 Mar 2016.
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