White Lough (Monaghan)
White Lough, also known as White Lake, is a freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland. It is located in County Monaghan in the catchment of the River Erne.
| White Lough | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Monaghan |
| Coordinates | 54°6′48″N 6°58′30″W |
| Primary inflows | Dromore River |
| Primary outflows | Dromore River |
| Catchment area | 132.38 km2 (51.1 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.4 km (0.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography
White Lough measures about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long west–east and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide.[1] It is located about 5 km (3 mi) southwest of Ballybay.[3]
Natural history
Fish species in White Lough include perch, roach, pike, tench and the critically endangered European eel.[3]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (21 February 2016). "White Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of White Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. August 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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