How deep is McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee?

McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee ranges from 3 to 32 metres deep (10–105 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 McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee a shore dive or a boat dive?

McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at 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 McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee?

McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 32 metres (10–105 feet). Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee?

Divers at McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee in United States commonly report sightings of Crayfish, Yellow perch, Lake trout, American eel, and Smallmouth bass. Crayfish, Yellow perch, and Smallmouth bass are recorded as common sightings, while Lake trout and American eel are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee at a glance

McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake Winnipesaukee is an intermediate shore dive site in New Hampshire, United States with depths of 3–32 m (10–105 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Crayfish, Yellow perch, and Lake trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 2h ago

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Site hazards: Depth beyond recreational limits at the wall base, cold thermoclines, very limited parking, boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue

Fri18:00–20:00

Sat7:00–19:00

Sun10:00–19:00

Mon9:00–19:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:51 · Sunrise 6:20 · Sunset 19:02

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Crayfish, Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass

Best time: Summer and fall; weekdays due to parking

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.

Jan83% 10 kn
Feb82% 11 kn
Mar74% 11 kn
Apr84% 10 kn
May90% 9 kn
Jun94% 8 kn
Jul97% 8 kn
Aug96% 8 kn
Sep94% 7 kn
Oct96% 9 kn
Nov80% 10 kn
Dec84% 10 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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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The best-known shore dive on Lake Winnipesaukee, entered from the small town McKinney Park at the end of Clark Road in Wolfeboro. A shallow rocky training area gives way to huge boulder formations around 30 feet, and at about 45 feet a freshwater wall drops to 90 feet with a maximum depth around 105 feet and a small cavern at its base. Coarse sand keeps visibility up to about 25 feet on good days.

shorewall

Depth beyond recreational limits at the wall base, cold thermoclines, very limited parking, boat traffic

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