Muckross Lake

Muckross Lake (Irish: Loch Mhucrois),^[1] also called Middle Lake or The Torc, is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland.^[2] It is one of the three famous Lakes of Killarney, along with Lough Leane and Upper Lake. It is Ireland's deepest lake, reaching to 75 metres (246 ft) in parts.^[3]

Muckross Lake
Loch Mhucrois (Irish)
Southern shore
Muckross Lake
Location	Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates	52.011065°N 9.527247°W / 52.011065; -9.527247
Primary inflows	Owengariff River
Primary outflows	Lough Leane
Basin countries	Ireland
Surface area	2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Max. depth	75 metres (246 ft)
Surface elevation	21 m (69 ft)
Islands	Dinish Island, Brickeen Island, Devil's Island

Wildlife

The lake is a noted salmon and brown trout fishery.^[4][5]

It is also a habitat for the critically endangered blunt-snouted Irish char (Salvelinus obtusus).

The monster

Main article: Muckie

As with many lakes, Muckross Lake allegedly contains a monster.^[6]

See also

• List of loughs in Ireland