How deep is Lake Ore-be-gone?

Lake Ore-be-gone has a depth range of from 3 metres (10 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Lake Ore-be-gone?

Lake Ore-be-gone is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; Advanced for deeper attractions certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Lake Ore-be-gone?

The best time to dive Lake Ore-be-gone is typically June through September; Scuba Palooza in August. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Lake Ore-be-gone?

Divers at Lake Ore-be-gone in United States commonly report sightings of Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateShore entry

Lake Ore-be-gone

Minnesota, United States

Open Water suggested3 m depthShore entry

Lake Ore-be-gone at a glance

Lake Ore-be-gone is a intermediate shore dive site in Minnesota, United States with depths of from 3 m (10 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 5h ago

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Site hazards: Deep pit walls beyond the attraction shelves, cold water below thermocline, sharp mine debris

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Mon6:00–21:00

Tue6:00–21:00

Wed6:00–21:00

Thu6:00–17:00

Fri6:00–21:00

Sat6:00–21:00

Sun6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:05 · Sunrise 5:42 · Sunset 20:50

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 5h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Best time: June through September; Scuba Palooza in August

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.

Jan95% 9 kn
Feb91% 10 kn
Mar89% 10 kn
Apr86% 11 kn
May88% 10 kn
Jun93% 10 kn
Jul95% 9 kn
Aug95% 9 kn
Sep92% 9 kn
Oct86% 10 kn
Nov89% 10 kn
Dec87% 10 kn

January, July, and August havetypically 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

Smallmouth bassOccasionally seen
WalleyeOccasionally seen
Northern pikeOccasionally seen

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Site details

A 140-acre lake formed by flooding three open-pit iron mines inside the city limits of Gilbert on the Iron Range. Since the late 1990s local divers have placed an unusual collection of attractions on its shelves at varying depths, including a WWII-era fighter plane, two military helicopters, a school bus, a twin-engine airplane, a car, a boat and train cars. The rock-filtered water is exceptionally clear, and the lake hosts the annual Scuba Palooza gathering each August with camping at the adjacent Sherwood Forest Campground.

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Deep pit walls beyond the attraction shelves, cold water below thermocline, sharp mine debris

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