How deep is Georgetown Lake?

Georgetown Lake ranges from 3 to 25.9 metres deep (10–85 feet). It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Georgetown Lake a shore dive or a boat dive?

Georgetown Lake can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Georgetown Lake?

Georgetown Lake is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 25.9 metres (10–85 feet). Access is from shore or by boat, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Georgetown Lake?

Summer. Summer for open-water; ice diving possible in winter for experienced divers. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Georgetown Lake?

Divers at Georgetown Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Brook trout, Kokanee salmon, Crayfish, and Rainbow trout. Brook trout, Crayfish, and Rainbow trout are recorded as common sightings, while Kokanee salmon is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Georgetown Lake?

Low visibility; cold water; high-altitude dive profile; wind exposure on the open lake. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Georgetown Lake

Montana, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested3–26 m (10–85 ft) depthBoth entry

Georgetown Lake at a glance

Georgetown Lake is an intermediate both dive site in Montana, United States with depths of 3–25.9 m (10–85 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Brook trout, Kokanee salmon, and Crayfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Low visibility; cold water; high-altitude dive profile; wind exposure on the open lake.

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Brook trout, Crayfish, Rainbow trout

Best time: Summer.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
February, 95% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
March, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
May, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
October, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
December, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots

January, April, June, July, and September have typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A high-altitude reservoir of about 3,000 acres between Anaconda and Philipsburg, popular for fishing and watersports and used by local divers. Maximum depth is around 85 feet with limited visibility (roughly 5 to 10 feet). The shallow, weed-lined basin supports abundant trout and is a convenient regional freshwater dive at altitude.

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Low visibility; cold water; high-altitude dive profile; wind exposure on the open lake.

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