Lettercraffroe Lough
Lettercraffroe Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.
| Lettercraffroe Lough | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°22′50″N 9°25′18″W |
| Catchment area | 4.25 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 1.6 km (1.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.9 km (0.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.82 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.86 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Max. depth | 17.9 m (59 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography
Lettercraffroe Lough measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long and 1 km (0.6 mi) wide. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Oughterard and about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Galway city.[1]
Natural history
Fish species in Lettercraffroe Lough include roach, brown trout and three-spined stickleback.[3] Lettercraffroe Lough is part of the Connemara Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation.[4]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (11 January 2016). "Lettererafroe Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Lettercraffroe Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. September 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- "Connemara Bog Complex SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 11 January 2016.
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