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Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

Nebraska, United States
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Sandy Channel State Recreation Area at a glance

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area is a shore dive site in Nebraska, United States with depths of from 1.5 m (5 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Crappie. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Easily stirred silt/sand bottom, summer algae, fishing line near banks

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–9:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:57 · Sunrise 6:29 · Sunset 20:59

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: Bluegill, Largemouth bass
Best time: May 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. Jan72% 12 kn
  2. Feb65% 13 kn
  3. Mar55% 14 kn
  4. Apr34% 16 kn
  5. May60% 13 kn
  6. Jun56% 13 kn
  7. Jul81% 11 kn
  8. Aug74% 11 kn
  9. Sep72% 12 kn
  10. Oct59% 13 kn
  11. Nov74% 12 kn
  12. Dec72% 12 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

  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • CrappieOccasionally seen
  • Channel catfishOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A 134-acre cluster of sand-and-gravel borrow pits beside the Platte River near Elm Creek, considered one of the clearer dive spots in Nebraska. The first pit holds sunken boats, small planes, sculptures and training platforms placed for dive classes, and all of the lakes are open to divers. Bottoms are sandy/muddy and silt easily, so good buoyancy is important.

shorewreck

Easily stirred silt/sand bottom, summer algae, fishing line near banks


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