Willow Lake Recreation Area is a shore dive site in Iowa, United States with depths of 1.5–7.6 m (5–25 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Crappie, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Limited depth, weedy margins, occasional poor visibility after wind or rain
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First light 6:31 · Sunrise 6:59 · Sunset 19:39
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August 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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Data updated July 2026
A 27-acre county lake near Woodbine in western Iowa that has become a regular dive spot for the Greater Omaha SCUBA Club. Visibility averages 10-15 ft and can reach about 25 ft after stretches of calm weather. Maximum depth varies from about 22-25 ft with lake levels, with a median depth around 12-15 ft, and the surrounding 220-acre recreation area offers camping and other facilities.
Limited depth, weedy margins, occasional poor visibility after wind or rain
Willow Lake Recreation Area ranges from 1.5 to 7.6 metres deep (5–25 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Willow Lake Recreation Area is a shore dive — you can enter from land. 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.
The best time to dive Willow Lake Recreation Area is typically After a week or more of calm summer weather. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Willow Lake Recreation Area in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish. Bluegill and Largemouth bass are recorded as common sightings, while Crappie and Channel catfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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