Inchiquin Lough facts for kids
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Lake Inchiquin
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°57′10″N 9°5′16″W / 52.95278°N 9.08778°W |
| Native name | Loch Inse Uí Chuinn Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| 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) |
Inchiquin Lough (which means Loch Inse Uí Chuinn in Irish) is a lovely freshwater lake in the Mid-West part of Ireland. You can find it in The Burren area of County Clare. It's a great place to explore nature!
About Inchiquin Lough
Inchiquin Lough is a medium-sized lake. It is about 1.5 kilometers (almost 1 mile) long and 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles) wide. The lake is located around 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) north of a town called Ennis. It is also close to the village of Corofin.
The lake is an important part of the River Fergus system. The River Fergus flows into Inchiquin Lough and then flows out of it again. This means the lake is connected to a larger network of water.
What Lives in the Lake?
Inchiquin Lough is home to many different kinds of fish. You can find fish like brown trout, pike, rudd, perch, and tench swimming in its waters.
The lake is also part of a special area called the East Burren Complex Special Area of Conservation. This means the area is protected to help keep its nature safe and healthy. It helps to make sure that the plants and animals living there can thrive.
