Louisville State Recreation Area (Lake 2) is a shore dive site in Nebraska, United States with depths of from 1.5 m (5 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Crappie. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Swimmers and paddlers in summer, silty sand bottom, limited depth
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First light 5:43 · Sunrise 6:15 · Sunset 20:47
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August 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.
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Louisville SRA, off Highway 50 beside the Platte River between Omaha and Lincoln, contains five sandpit lakes totaling about 50 surface acres. Lake 2, which has the swim beach, is the lake regularly dived by Omaha-area clubs; rangers allow divers to enter to the right of the beach area with a dive flag. Visibility runs up to 10-15 ft and the sandy pits hold abundant panfish, bass, catfish and carp.
Swimmers and paddlers in summer, silty sand bottom, limited depth
Louisville State Recreation Area (Lake 2) has a depth range of from 1.5 metres (5 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
The best time to dive Louisville State Recreation Area (Lake 2) is typically Summer mornings before beach crowds. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Louisville State Recreation Area (Lake 2) in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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