How deep is Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)?

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) ranges from 3 to 30.5 metres deep (10–100 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. 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 Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) 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 Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)?

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 30.5 metres (10–100 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.

What will I see at Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)?

Divers at Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) in United States commonly report sightings of Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Walleye, White bass, and Gizzard shad. Channel catfish, Walleye, White bass, and Gizzard shad are recorded as common sightings, while Smallmouth bass is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)

Nebraska, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested3–31 m depthBoth entry

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) at a glance

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) is an intermediate both dive site in Nebraska, United States with depths of 3–30.5 m (10–100 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Walleye. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 14h ago

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Site hazards: Heavy summer boat traffic, wind and waves, fluctuating water levels (shore diving not feasible at low pool), depth

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri18:00–20:00

Sat11:00–19:00

Sun8:00–15:00

Mon7:00–19:00

Tue11:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:55 · Sunrise 6:23 · Sunset 19:02

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Channel catfish, Walleye, White bass

Best time: Summer when water levels and temperatures are high (May-September)

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.

Jan74% 12 kn
Feb71% 13 kn
Mar62% 14 kn
Apr38% 16 kn
May52% 14 kn
Jun60% 13 kn
Jul83% 12 kn
Aug73% 12 kn
Sep73% 12 kn
Oct60% 13 kn
Nov78% 12 kn
Dec71% 12 kn

July hastypically 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.

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Nebraska's largest reservoir, a 30,000-acre lake on the North Platte River near Ogallala known for white-sand beaches. The Kingsley Dam area and the south shore offer the best visibility (average ~12 ft, up to 30-40 ft at times) and the dam is the most popular dive; walleye spearfishing is the main local dive activity. Deeper targets include remains of the inundated town of Lemoyne around 50 ft and an old highway bridge near 100 ft when the lake is full.

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Heavy summer boat traffic, wind and waves, fluctuating water levels (shore diving not feasible at low pool), depth

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