Inchiquin Lough
Freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland
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Inchiquin Lough (Irish: Loch Inse Uí Chuinn)[1] is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in The Burren of County Clare.
LocationCounty Clare
Coordinates52°57′10″N 9°5′16″W
Primary inflowsRiver Fergus
Primary outflowsRiver Fergus
| Inchiquin Lough | |
|---|---|
| Loch Inse Uí Chuinn (Irish) | |
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°57′10″N 9°5′16″W |
| Primary inflows | River Fergus |
| Primary outflows | River Fergus |
| Catchment area | 135.58 km2 (52.3 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.6 km (1.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3][4] |
Geography and hydrology
Inchiquin Lough measures about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is about 15 km (9 mi) north of Ennis near the village of Corofin. The lake lies along the River Fergus.[4]
Natural history
Fish species in Inchiquin Lough include brown trout, pike, rudd, perch, tench.[4] The lake is part of the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation.[5]
