Loch McNess

Loch McNess (Nyoongar:Wagardu Lark),[2] also known as Yanchep Lake, is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia. Loch McNess is part of the Wanneroo wetlands, a chain of lakes, and is part of the Yanchep National Park. Water from the lake is used to refill the underground lakes in some nearby caves.[3]

Loch McNess
Yanchep Lake
Sunset over Loch McNess
Loch McNess
LocationSwan Coastal Plain, Western Australia
Coordinates31°32′S 115°40′E
TypeFreshwater
Native nameWagardu Lark  (Nyungar)
Basin countriesAustralia
DesignationYanchep National Park
Max. depth3.4 m (11 ft)
IslandsSeveral
References[1]

Description

The lake is named after Sir Charles McNess, a wealthy Western Australian philanthropist.

Galaxiidae (fish) and Gilgies (freshwater crayfish) are endemic to the region.[4] Introduced species include mosquitofish (Gambusia).

CSIRO study nutrients and plankton in the lake.[5]

The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals[2] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance.[6]

Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Gloucester Lodge on its shores in 1933[7] it has traditionally been used for boating outings. There is no longer sufficient water in the lake for boating.

See also

References
  1. Predicting wetland water storage
  2. http://www.perthsites.com/web/design.cgi?website=1053-yanchep-national-park
  3. "Caves". April 2004.
  4. Allen, Gerald (1981), A Field Guide to Inland Fishes of Western Australia, Perth: Western Australian Museum, ISBN 9780724484096
  5. Gordon, DM; Finlayson, CM; McComb, AJ (1981). "Nutrients and phytoplankton in three shallow, freshwater lakes of different tropic status in Western Australia". Marine and Freshwater Research. 32 (4): 541. doi:10.1071/mf9810541.
  6. "Secrets of a sunshine city". TheGuardian.com. 4 March 2001.
  7. http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/04151%20Yanchep%20(P-AD).PDF
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