Lickeen Lough
Lickeen Lough is a freshwater lake in the Mid-West Region of Ireland. It is located in The Burren of County Clare.
| Lickeen Lough | |
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  Location in Ireland | |
| Location | County Clare |
| Coordinates | 52°57′50″N 9°13′23″W |
| Catchment area | 9.03 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Ireland |
| Max. length | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
Geography
Lickeen Lough measures about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) wide. It lies about 3 km (2 mi) northeast of Ennistymon.[1]
Natural history
Fish species in Lickeen Lough include rudd, brown trout, three-spined stickleback and the critically endangered European eel. Arctic char formerly present in the lake are now extinct.[3]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (5 Jan 2016). "Lickeen Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 5 Jan 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 18. Retrieved 5 Jan 2016.
- "Water Framework Directive Fish Stock Survey of Lickeen Lough" (PDF). Inland Fisheries Ireland. Sep 2013. Retrieved 5 Jan 2016.
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