Lough Anaserd
# Lough Anaserd

Lough Anaserd (Irish: Loch an Easaird) is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Galway on the Slyne Head peninsula.

## Geography and hydrology

Lough Anaserd is about 12 kilometres (7 mi) south of Clifden, near Ballyconneely. The lake has numerous rocky islands and is oligotrophic.

## Natural history

Lough Anaserd is home to the slender naiad (Najas flexilis), a rare plant species. The lake is part of the Slyne Head Peninsula Special Area of Conservation.

