How deep is Perch Lake?

Perch Lake ranges from 3 to 18.3 metres deep (10–60 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Perch Lake a shore dive or a boat dive?

Perch Lake 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.

When is the best time to dive Perch Lake?

Spring through fall; pairs well as a second dive after the Blue Hole. None reported; dived year-round, cold in winter. 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 Crayfish, Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Channel catfish. Crayfish is recorded as common sightings, while Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Channel catfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Perch Lake?

Limited visibility; cold water; altitude (~4,600 ft); shared use with anglers (fishing lines). Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Perch Lake

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Open Water suggested3–18 m (10–60 ft) 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 Crayfish, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

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First light 6:47 · Sunrise 7:13 · Sunset 18:11 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 24 Oct, 23:20 GMT-6

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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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.

January, 40% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 16 knots
February, 27% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
March, 14% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
April, 20% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
May, 23% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 17 knots
June, 36% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 16 knots
July, 54% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
August, 53% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
September, 51% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
October, 40% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots
November, 46% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots
December, 44% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

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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