

Best for beginner divers, 11-14m, shore entry, mild current.
Osprey Point in Lake Coeur d'Alene provides shore-accessible diving featuring both reef and wreck structures. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths of 11 to 14 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 11 metres. Due to cold water temperatures between 4 and 17 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is recommended. Hazards include boat traffic, cold water, and variable visibility. Divers should remain alert for surface vessels and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. Parking is available directly at the shore entry point, allowing for convenient kitting up before the typical 40-minute dive.
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Parking is available at the shore entry point, so you can kit up close to the water. Because visibility can drop without much warning, bring a surface marker buoy and deploy it before ascending, especially given the boat traffic overhead.
Public-beach access; follow public-beach rules and any seasonal lake-use restrictions around the shoreline.
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Depth
11-14m
Visibility
3-11m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners looking to build confidence in open water.
Depths at this site range from 11 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Osprey Point is a shore entry site with parking available near the water.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
The main hazards are boat traffic, cold water temperatures, and low or variable visibility.
Diving at Osprey Point in Coeur d'Alene requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Osprey Point in Coeur d'Alene are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Osprey Point in Coeur d'Alene typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Osprey Point in Coeur d'Alene typically ranges from 3 metres to 11 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.