Kilglass Lough Explained

Kilglass Lough
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Location:County Roscommon
Catchment:230.3km2
Basin Countries:Ireland
Length:3.8km (02.4miles)
Width:0.9km (00.6miles)
Area:2.02km2
Elevation:38m (125feet)

Kilglass Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in north County Roscommon.

Geography

Kilglass Lough measures about 4km (02miles) long and 1km (01miles) wide. It is located about 10km (10miles) northeast of Strokestown. The lake is part of a system of lakes collectively known as the Strokestown Lakes.

Natural history

Fish species in Kilglass Lough include pike, bream, roach, tench and rudd.

See also