Kilkeran Lake

Kilkeran Lake
Kilkeran Lake, view from the western side
Kilkeran Lake is located in Ireland
Kilkeran Lake
Kilkeran Lake
Location in Ireland
LocationIreland
Coordinates51°33′29″N 8°57′17″W / 51.55816°N 8.95470°W / 51.55816; -8.95470
Lake typesedimentary lagoon
Long Strand River and Glandore Bay
Basin countriesIreland
16 ha (40 acres)
Max. depth3 m (9.8 ft)

Kilkeran Lake is a natural sedimentary lagoon in the townland of Castlefreke in County Cork, Ireland. Its southern shore is approx. 300 meters away from the ocean shore of the Glandore Bay, and separated by the Long Strand beach, a system of dunes, and a road. The Long Strand River connects it to the ocean.

References

  1. ↑ "Kilkeran Lake, Sampling Fish for the Water Framework Directive - Transitional Waters 2008" (PDF). The Central and Regional Fisheries Boards.
  2. ↑ "Kilkeran Lake County Cork, OSI Discovery Series sheet 89" (PDF). Ordnance Survey Ireland.