How deep is Stockton Lake?

Stockton Lake has a depth range of 6.1–21.3 metres (20–70 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Stockton Lake?

The best time to dive Stockton Lake is typically Spring for best visibility (25 ft+); season runs April-November. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Stockton Lake?

Divers at Stockton Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Crappie, and Bluegill. 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 States

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 Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 6h 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: Wed

Tue7:00–21:00

Wed7:00–21:00

Thu9:00–21:00

Fri11:00–21:00

Sat7:00–21:00

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:46 · Sunrise 6:15 · Sunset 20:27

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 6h 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: 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

WalleyeCommonly seen
Smallmouth bassCommonly seen
Largemouth bassCommonly seen
CrappieCommonly seen
BluegillCommonly seen
Channel catfishOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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