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Spring Lake (Meadows Center, San Marcos)

Texas, United States
Open Water suggested3–9 m depthShore entry

Spring Lake (Meadows Center, San Marcos) at a glance

Spring Lake (Meadows Center, San Marcos) is a shore dive site in Texas, United States with depths of 3–9.1 m (10–30 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Texas blind salamander, San Marcos salamander, and Fountain darter. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago
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Site hazards: Protected endangered species and archaeological resources (no touching/collecting); glass-bottom boat traffic overhead; strong localized spring flow at vents.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat8:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:21 · Sunrise 6:47 · Sunset 20:28

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: Fountain darter, Texas wild rice (endangered plant), Largemouth bass
Best time: Year-round (constant 72 F); availability set by program schedule.

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. Jan83% 11 kn
  2. Feb80% 11 kn
  3. Mar82% 11 kn
  4. Apr64% 12 kn
  5. May78% 10 kn
  6. Jun89% 10 kn
  7. Jul94% 9 kn
  8. Aug95% 9 kn
  9. Sep96% 9 kn
  10. Oct92% 9 kn
  11. Nov92% 9 kn
  12. Dec94% 9 kn

September 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

  • Texas blind salamanderRarely seen
  • San Marcos salamanderOccasionally seen
  • Fountain darterCommonly seen
  • Texas wild rice (endangered plant)Commonly seen
  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • Rio Grande cichlidCommonly seen
  • Channel catfishCommonly seen
  • River cooter turtleCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The headwaters of the San Marcos River, fed by about 200 artesian spring vents from the Edwards Aquifer, with constant 72 F crystal-clear water over archaeological deposits spanning 12,000+ years of human habitation. Diving is tightly restricted: certified divers must complete the Meadows Center's Spring Lake Dive Authorization Course and volunteer with the AquaCorps habitat-restoration program, or do open-water checkout dives through partner shops. It is widely considered one of the best freshwater dives in Texas.

shore

Protected endangered species and archaeological resources (no touching/collecting); glass-bottom boat traffic overhead; strong localized spring flow at vents.

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