Upper Lough Skeagh
Upper Lough Skeagh is a freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland. It is located in County Cavan in the catchment of the River Boyne.
| Upper Lough Skeagh | |
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.jpg.webp) Looking north along Upper Lough Skeagh | |
  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Cavan |
| Coordinates | 53°57′15″N 7°0′38″W |
| Catchment area | 4.09 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.61 km2 (0.24 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography
Upper Lough Skeagh measures about 2 km (1.2 mi) long north–south and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It is located about 7 km (4 mi) northwest of Bailieborough.[1]
Natural history
Fish species in Upper Lough Skeagh include roach, perch, bream, pike, and the critically endangered European eel. The lake is also a public water supply.[3]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (19 Feb 2016). "Skeagh Lough Upper" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 19 Feb 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 19. Retrieved 19 Feb 2016.
- "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Upper Lough Skeagh" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. Oct 2011. Retrieved 19 Feb 2016.
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