Square Lake (Square Lake Park) is a shore dive site in Minnesota, United States with depths of 1.5–20.7 m (5–68 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Swimmers near the beach, weekend crowds, thermocline, anglers' lines
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First light 5:16 · Sunrise 5:51 · Sunset 20:44
Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 5h ago
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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.
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A spring-fed 200-acre lake in Washington County near Stillwater with some of the clearest water in the Twin Cities metro (typically 10-25 ft visibility), making it the metro area's most popular dive site. The county park beach area has underwater training platforms plus sunken boats, canoes and the tail section of a Cessna airplane; maximum depth is about 68 ft. It hosts regular shop-led fun dives, including dusk dives.
Swimmers near the beach, weekend crowds, thermocline, anglers' lines
Square Lake (Square Lake Park) has a depth range of 1.5–20.7 metres (5–68 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
The best time to dive Square Lake (Square Lake Park) is typically May-June and September-October for best visibility; weekday or dusk dives in summer. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Square Lake (Square Lake Park) in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, and Crayfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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