Lough Arrow

Lough Arrow
Loch Arbhach (Irish)
Toward the Bricklieve Mountains
Lough Arrow location in Ireland
Lough Arrow location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
LocationCounty Sligo, County Roscommon
Coordinates54°3′12″N 8°19′15″W / 54.05333°N 8.32083°W / 54.05333; -8.32083
Lake typemesotrophic
Primary inflowsMainly spring-fed, also some streams
Primary outflowsUnshin River
Catchment area65.76 km2 (25 sq mi)
Basin countriesIreland
Max. length6 km (3.7 mi)
Max. width2 km (1.2 mi)
Surface area12.47 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Average depth9 m (30 ft)
Max. depth33 m (108 ft)
Surface elevation53 m (174 ft)
Islands4
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Lough Arrow (Irish: Loch Arbhach)[6] is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. This large, scenic lake covers an area of 12.47 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi) and lies mostly in County Sligo with a smaller part in County Roscommon. It is a popular trout fishing lake.

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