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Carter Lake - The Saddle
Colorado, United States
Depth10–40 ft (3–12.2 m)
AccessBoth
Cert LevelOpen Water (altitude experience recommended)
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Summer and early fall for warmest water; weekdays for fewer boats.
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Carter Lake is a 3-mile-long foothills reservoir near Berthoud operated by Larimer County, and The Saddle on its east side is the approved shore-diving site. Large boulders are strewn along the bottom and visibility can reach 30 feet on good days (averaging 5-10 ft), with nearby Coffin Rock known for walleye sightings. Divers must notify Larimer County Natural Resources 24 hours before each day's diving, and are advised to stay shallower than 40 feet.
Quick Facts
Depth Range3m – 12.2m
CertificationOpen Water (altitude experience recommended)
Gear7mm wetsuit or drysuit; dive flag; sturdy boots for the rocky entry.
HazardsCold water; large seasonal water-level fluctuation; boat traffic outside the wakeless area; altitude (~5,760 ft); rocky entries.
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