Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Strode Lake is a freshwater dive site featuring an artificial reef structure designed for training and exploration. The site offers depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents, though visibility is variable and can reach up to 6 metres. Divers access the site directly from the shore. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic at the surface and maintain awareness of the artificial reef structures to avoid potential entanglement risks.
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The site has solid facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so there is no need to pack everything in your car. Stay aware of entanglement hazards around the artificial reef structure and keep an audible surface marker or flag visible during your ascent to alert any passing boat traffic.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
Up to 6m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its calm, sheltered conditions and manageable depths.
Depths at this site range from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Strode Lake is a shore entry dive site.
The main hazards are boat traffic at the surface and potential entanglement risks associated with the artificial reef structures.
Diving at Strode Lake in Canton, Illinois requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Strode Lake in Canton, Illinois typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Strode Lake in Canton, Illinois can reach up to 6 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
