How deep is Redfish Lake?

Redfish Lake has a depth range of 6–30.5 metres (20–100 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Redfish Lake?

Redfish Lake is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water with altitude diving knowledge; Advanced for The Wall. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Redfish Lake?

The best time to dive Redfish Lake is typically July through September.. 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 Sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon, Trout, Crayfish, and Freshwater turtle. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Redfish Lake

Idaho, United States

Open Water suggested6–31 m depthBoth entry

Redfish Lake at a glance

Redfish Lake is a 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 Sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon, and Trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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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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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun7:00–22:00

Mon7:00–22:00

Tue7:00–22:00

Wed7:00–22:00

Thu7:00–22:00

Fri7:00–22:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:47 · Sunrise 6:21 · Sunset 21:10

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

Known for: Trout, Crayfish

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.

Jan96% 6 kn
Feb89% 8 kn
Mar91% 9 kn
Apr99% 8 kn
May100% 8 kn
Jun97% 8 kn
Jul99% 10 kn
Aug96% 9 kn
Sep100% 8 kn
Oct98% 8 kn
Nov98% 7 kn
Dec86% 7 kn

May and September havetypically 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

Sockeye salmonSeasonal
Chinook salmonSeasonal
TroutCommonly seen
CrayfishCommonly seen
Freshwater turtleOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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