Ross Lake (Ireland) facts for kids
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 Location in island of Ireland
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| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°22′11″N 9°12′20″W / 53.36972°N 9.20556°W |
| Native name | Loch an Rois Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Catchment area | 53.81 km2 (20.8 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Ross Lake (which is called Irish: Loch an Rois in Irish) is a beautiful freshwater lake. You can find it in the west of Ireland. It is part of the larger Lough Corrib area. This lake is located in County Galway.
Where is Ross Lake?
Ross Lake is about 3 km (1.9 mi) long. It is also about 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. The lake is located about 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Galway city. It is very close to the village of Moycullen.
Animals in Ross Lake
Many different types of fish live in Ross Lake. These include perch, roach, and bream. You can also find pike here. A very special fish in the lake is the European eel. This eel is critically endangered. This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever. The lake and the woods around it are a "Special Area of Conservation." This is a protected area. It helps keep the lake's nature safe and healthy.
