How deep is Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry?

Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry has a depth range of 3–30.5 metres (10–100 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry?

Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; deep training for the 90-100 ft section certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry?

The best time to dive Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry is typically Settled weather in summer and early fall. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry?

Divers at Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Crappie. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateShore entry

Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry

Iowa, United States

Open Water suggested3–31 m depthShore entry

Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry at a glance

Schildberg (Atlantic) Quarry is a intermediate shore dive site in Iowa, United States with depths of 3–30.5 m (10–100 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 3h ago

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Site hazards: Cold hypoxic water below ~60 ft, quarry walls and debris, post-storm visibility collapse, uncertain/locked gate access

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–16:00

Tue7:00–15:00

Wed7:00–21:00

Thu7:00–10:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:38 · Sunrise 6:09 · Sunset 20:43

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h 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: Settled weather in summer and early fall

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.

Jan74% 12 kn
Feb67% 13 kn
Mar59% 14 kn
Apr34% 16 kn
May73% 12 kn
Jun69% 12 kn
Jul89% 10 kn
Aug87% 10 kn
Sep88% 10 kn
Oct60% 13 kn
Nov69% 12 kn
Dec78% 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

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Site details

A flooded limestone pit quarry owned by Schildberg Construction on the north edge of Atlantic, long used by Omaha- and Des Moines-area dive shops, clubs and public-safety teams for training. Average visibility runs 10-15 ft and drops sharply after storms; above roughly 60 ft the water is clear, while deeper water is about 41F, low-oxygen and sulfurous. Access has been intermittent - diving historically required written permission and liability waivers from Schildberg, and trespassing signage has been reported at the gate in some years, so confirm access before traveling.

shorewall

Cold hypoxic water below ~60 ft, quarry walls and debris, post-storm visibility collapse, uncertain/locked gate access

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