Max. length 2.0 km (1.2 mi) Surface area 0.61 km (0.24 sq mi) Surface elevation 150 m Catchment area 4.09 km² | Max. width 0.5 km (0.3 mi) Max. depth 4.9 m (16 ft) Area 61 ha Province Ulster | |
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Upper Lough Skeagh is a freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland. It is located in County Cavan in the catchment of the River Boyne.
Contents
Map of Skeagh Lough Upper, Co. Cavan, Ireland
Geography
Upper Lough Skeagh measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It is located about 7 km (4 mi) northwest of Bailieborough.
Natural history
Fish species in Upper Lough Skeagh include roach, perch, bream, pike, and the critically endangered European eel. The lake is also a public water supply.
References
Upper Lough Skeagh Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA