Ballynahinch Lake


Ballynahinch Lake is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in the Connemara area of County Galway.

Geography

Ballynahinch Lake measures about long and wide. It is located about east of Clifden and about northwest of Galway city. The Twelve Bens mountain range lies to the north of the lake, with Benlettery directly overlooking. Ballynahinch Castle lies on the west shores.

Hydrology

Ballynahinch Lake is fed by Derryclare Lough at its eastern end, and it drains to the south via the small Owenmore River – also called the Ballynahinch River, and not to be confused with the Owenmore River – which in turn enters Bertraghboy Bay.

Natural history

Fish species in Ballynahinch Lake include salmon and brown trout. Ballynahinch Lake is part of The Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex Special Area of Conservation.