Best for beginner divers, 4-12m, shore entry.
Siskiyou Lake is a freshwater artificial reef site offering shore entry at depths between 4 and 12 metres. The site is suitable for beginner divers, with visibility typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures vary significantly, reaching 21°C in summer but dropping to 4°C in April, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Divers should remain alert for entanglement hazards around the artificial reef structure and monitor for down currents during entry. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charter, guided tours, and gear storage.
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The bridges where the Sacramento River enters the lake are typically removed for winter in October and reinstalled in May or June, cutting off the loop trail during that time.
Located at 4239 W A Barr Rd, Mt Shasta, CA 96067.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, providing a practical environment to build confidence at depths between 4 and 12 metres.
The site features an artificial reef structure located at depths ranging from 4 to 12 metres.
Siskiyou Lake is a shore-entry site.
Divers should be prepared for cold water, potential entanglement around the artificial reef, and down currents during shore entry.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, boat charter, guided tours, and gear storage.
Diving at Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
The best months to visit Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Siskiyou Lake in Mount Shasta typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
