How deep is Redfish Lake?

Redfish Lake ranges from 6 to 30.5 metres deep (20–100 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 Redfish Lake a shore dive or a boat dive?

Redfish Lake can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near 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 Redfish Lake?

Redfish Lake is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 6 to 30.5 metres (20–100 feet). Access is from shore or by boat, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Redfish Lake?

July through September. Summer season; lake and access roads limited outside the warm months. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Redfish Lake?

Divers at Redfish Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Crayfish, Freshwater turtle, Trout, Chinook salmon, and Sockeye salmon. Crayfish and Trout are recorded as common sightings, while Chinook salmon and Sockeye salmon are seasonal, while Freshwater turtle is 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 Redfish Lake?

High-altitude dive profile; cold water; depth at The Wall; remote location far from medical facilities. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Redfish Lake

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Open Water suggested6–31 m (20–100 ft) depthBoth entry

Redfish Lake at a glance

Redfish Lake is an intermediate both dive site in Idaho, United States with depths of 6–30.5 m (20–100 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Crayfish, Freshwater turtle, and Trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: High-altitude dive profile; cold water; depth at The Wall; remote location far from medical facilities.

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Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 24 Oct, 23:26 GMT-6

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Crayfish, Trout

Best time: July through September.

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, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots
February, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
March, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
April, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
June, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
October, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
November, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
December, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots

May and September have 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 June 2026

Site details

A high-altitude glacial lake in the Sawtooth Valley near Stanley, sitting at roughly 6,547 feet of elevation, with summer visibility of 40 to 80 feet. A beach-entry training site lies at Point Campground near the lodge, where local dive centers use a navigation course and buoyancy markers. Notable features include Schoolhouse Rock (a ~14-foot boulder rising from about 20 feet), a sunken 20-foot cabin boat at 60 feet, and 'The Wall' at the south end with ledges descending to about 100 feet.

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High-altitude dive profile; cold water; depth at The Wall; remote location far from medical facilities.

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