How deep is Stockton Lake?

Stockton Lake ranges from 6.1 to 21.3 metres deep (20–70 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Stockton Lake a shore dive or a boat dive?

Stockton Lake can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

What will I see at Stockton Lake?

Divers at Stockton Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Crappie. Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Crappie are recorded as common sightings, while Channel catfish is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Stockton Lake

Missouri, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested6–21 m depthBoth entry

Stockton Lake at a glance

Stockton Lake is a both dive site in Missouri, United States with depths of 6.1–21.3 m (20–70 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Walleye, Smallmouth bass, and Channel catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 1h ago

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Site hazards: Boat traffic, limited visibility, thermoclines, entanglement on submerged brush piles and fishing line

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri13:00–20:00

Sat7:00–19:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon12:00–17:00

Tue15:00–18:00

Wed7:00–8:00

Thu13:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:27 · Sunrise 6:53 · Sunset 19:29

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass

Best time: Spring for best visibility (25 ft+); season runs April-November

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.

Jan90% 10 kn
Feb88% 10 kn
Mar77% 12 kn
Apr62% 12 kn
May83% 9 kn
Jun90% 9 kn
Jul98% 8 kn
Aug97% 8 kn
Sep96% 7 kn
Oct87% 9 kn
Nov83% 10 kn
Dec85% 11 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

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A 24,900-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Sac River in southwest Missouri, regarded as one of the state's better freshwater dive lakes. Underwater terrain includes bluffs, points and submerged structure mirroring the surrounding Ozark hills. Visibility typically runs 8-10 ft, improving to 25 ft or more in spring. Orleans Trail Marina on the northwest shore is the hub for divers, offering boat rentals, scuba equipment and cylinder fills.

boatshore

Boat traffic, limited visibility, thermoclines, entanglement on submerged brush piles and fishing line

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