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Kilglass Lough

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Location
  
County Roscommon

Max. length
  
3.8 km (2.4 mi)

Surface area
  
2.02 km (0.78 sq mi)

Area
  
202 ha

Catchment area
  
230.3 km²

Basin countries
  
Ireland

Max. width
  
0.9 km (0.6 mi)

Surface elevation
  
38 m

Catchment area
  
230.3 km²

Province
  
Connacht

Kilglass Lough

Kilglass Lough (Irish: Loch Chill Ghlais) is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in north County Roscommon.

Contents

Map of Kilglass Lough, Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Geography

Kilglass Lough measures about 4 km (2.5 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) northeast of Strokestown. The lake is part of a system of lakes collectively known as the Strokestown Lakes.

Natural history

Fish species in Kilglass Lough include pike, bream, roach, tench and rudd.

References

Kilglass Lough Wikipedia