Kilglass Lough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kilglass Lough |
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Roscommon |
| Coordinates | 53°49′32″N 8°1′45″W / 53.82556°N 8.02917°W |
| Native name | Loch Chill Ghlais Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 230.3 km2 (88.9 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 3.8 km (2.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.02 km2 (0.78 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
Kilglass Lough (which is called Loch Chill Ghlais in Irish) is a beautiful freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the northern part of County Roscommon. This lake is a great place for nature and fishing.
Geography
Kilglass Lough is quite a large lake. It measures about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) long and about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) wide. That's a good distance to explore!
The lake is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of a town called Strokestown. Kilglass Lough is also part of a group of lakes known as the Strokestown Lakes. These lakes form a lovely watery area that is important for the local environment.
Natural history
Kilglass Lough is home to many different kinds of fish. People who enjoy fishing often visit the lake. Some of the fish species you can find here include:
- Pike
- Bream
- Roach
- Tench
- Rudd
These fish make the lake a lively place and an important habitat for many creatures.
