How deep is Perch Lake?

Perch Lake has a depth range of 3–18.3 metres (10–60 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Perch Lake?

The best time to dive Perch Lake is typically Spring through fall; pairs well as a second dive after the Blue Hole.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Perch Lake?

Divers at Perch Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Crayfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Perch Lake

New Mexico, United States

Open Water suggested3–18 m depthShore entry

Perch Lake at a glance

Perch Lake is a shore dive site in New Mexico, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Limited visibility; cold water; altitude (~4,600 ft); shared use with anglers (fishing lines).

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–21:00

Wed7:00–21:00

Thu7:00–21:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 6:04 · Sunset 20:06

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Best time: Spring through fall; pairs well as a second dive after the Blue Hole.

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.

Jan40% 16 kn
Feb27% 18 kn
Mar14% 19 kn
Apr20% 19 kn
May23% 17 kn
Jun36% 16 kn
Jul54% 14 kn
Aug53% 14 kn
Sep51% 14 kn
Oct40% 15 kn
Nov46% 15 kn
Dec44% 15 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.

Species seen here

Yellow perchOccasionally seen
Largemouth bassOccasionally seen
Channel catfishOccasionally seen
CrayfishCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Santa Rosa's second dive site, a small spring-fed lake about a 10-minute drive from the Blue Hole, used for training and as an overflow when the Blue Hole is crowded. A cleaned twin-engine airplane and a car were sunk as attractions, lying in the 50-60 ft maximum depths, and visibility is more limited than the Blue Hole. Diving is managed by the city and requires the same city-issued dive permit.

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Limited visibility; cold water; altitude (~4,600 ft); shared use with anglers (fishing lines).

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