How deep is Turquoise Lake?

Turquoise Lake has a depth range of 6.1–30.5 metres (20–100 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Turquoise Lake?

Turquoise Lake is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water with Altitude Diver training recommended certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Turquoise Lake?

The best time to dive Turquoise Lake is typically July-September after ice-out and before fall storms.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Turquoise Lake?

Divers at Turquoise Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Lake trout (mackinaw), Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and White sucker. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Turquoise Lake

Colorado, United States

AOW suggested6–31 m depthBoth entry

Turquoise Lake at a glance

Turquoise Lake is a advanced both dive site in Colorado, United States with depths of 6.1–30.5 m (20–100 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Lake trout (mackinaw), Rainbow trout, and Brown trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Extreme altitude (~9,900 ft) requiring conservative altitude tables; very cold water year-round; rapid mountain weather changes; remoteness from hyperbaric care.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–21:00

Tue7:00–21:00

Wed7:00–21:00

Thu7:00–21:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:30 · Sunrise 6:00 · Sunset 20:23

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

Best time: July-September after ice-out and before fall storms.

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.

Jan97% 8 kn
Feb95% 9 kn
Mar95% 9 kn
Apr98% 9 kn
May96% 9 kn
Jun99% 8 kn
Jul100% 9 kn
Aug100% 8 kn
Sep99% 8 kn
Oct97% 8 kn
Nov99% 7 kn
Dec97% 7 kn

July and August havetypically 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

Lake trout (mackinaw)Occasionally seen
Rainbow troutCommonly seen
Brown troutOccasionally seen
White suckerOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A 1,780-acre mountain reservoir near Leadville at roughly 9,900 feet, making it one of the highest commonly dived lakes in the United States. Clear, very cold water offers around 20 feet of visibility over depths of 20-100 feet, with boulder fields and submerged forest along the shores. The extreme altitude makes specialized altitude-diving planning essential; air fills are available in Leadville.

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Extreme altitude (~9,900 ft) requiring conservative altitude tables; very cold water year-round; rapid mountain weather changes; remoteness from hyperbaric care.

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