Muckross Lake
Lake in County Kerry, Ireland
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Muckross Lake (Irish: Loch Mhucrois),[1] also called Middle Lake or The Torc, is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.[2] It is one of the three famous Lakes of Killarney, along with Lough Leane and Upper Lake. It is Ireland's deepest lake, reaching to 75 metres (246 ft) in parts.[3]
LocationKillarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates52.011065°N 9.527247°W
Primary inflowsOwengariff River
| Muckross Lake | |
|---|---|
| Loch Mhucrois (Irish) | |
Southern shore | |
  Muckross Lake | |
| Location | Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52.011065°N 9.527247°W |
| Primary inflows | Owengariff River |
| Primary outflows | Lough Leane |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Surface area | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Islands | Dinish Island, Brickeen Island, Devil's Island |
Wildlife
The lake is a noted salmon and brown trout fishery.[4][5]
It is also a habitat for the critically endangered blunt-snouted Irish char (Salvelinus obtusus).
The monster
As with many lakes, Muckross Lake allegedly contains a monster.[6]
