

Best for beginner divers, shore entry.
Hipple Lake is a protected backwater embayment located within the Farm Island Recreation Area of Lake Oahe. This site offers calmer conditions than the main river channel, making it suitable for beginner snorkellers. The area features weed beds that provide shelter for various small forage fish and juvenile species. Water temperatures here are generally warmer than those found in the main lake. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards, including entanglement in vegetation and low visibility. Shore access is available, and the site is supported by facilities including parking, toilets, and showers.
44.33920, -100.25210
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Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the calm conditions found within the protected backwater embayment.
Yes, Hipple Lake is an established snorkel site with a rating of 2/5.
Access to the water is via the shore.
The primary hazards at Hipple Lake are entanglement in weed beds and low visibility.