Muckno Lake
Freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland
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Muckno Lake (Irish: Loch Mucnú),[1] also known as Lough Muckno, is a freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland. It is located in County Monaghan beside the town of Castleblayney.
LocationCounty Monaghan
Coordinates54°7′4″N 6°42′42″W
Primary outflowsClarebane River
Catchment area109.08 km2 (42.1 sq mi)
| Muckno Lake | |
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| Loch Mucnú (Irish) | |
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Monaghan |
| Coordinates | 54°7′4″N 6°42′42″W |
| Primary outflows | Clarebane River |
| Catchment area | 109.08 km2 (42.1 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 3.7 km (2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.0 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3][4] |
Geography and hydrology
Muckno Lake measures about 4 km (2.5 mi) long and 1.0 km (0.6 mi) wide. It flows out to the Clarebane River, which connects the lake to nearby Lough Ross.[2]
Natural history
Fish species in Muckno Lake include European perch, common roach, common bream, gudgeon, northern pike and the critically endangered European eel.[4]