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Redfish Lake

Idaho, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested6–31 m 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.

Wind model · graded 13h 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: Mon
Fri19:00–20:00
Sat8:00–11:00
Sun8:00–12:00
Mon8:00–20:00
Tue8:00–20:00
Wed8:00–20:00
Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:45 · Sunrise 7:14 · Sunset 19:57

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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.

  1. Jan96% 6 kn
  2. Feb89% 8 kn
  3. Mar91% 9 kn
  4. Apr99% 8 kn
  5. May100% 8 kn
  6. Jun97% 8 kn
  7. Jul99% 10 kn
  8. Aug96% 9 kn
  9. Sep100% 8 kn
  10. Oct98% 8 kn
  11. Nov98% 7 kn
  12. 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

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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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