Wilson Lake (Hell Creek dive area) is a both dive site in Kansas, United States with depths of 1.5–19.8 m (5–65 ft). Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and White bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Low visibility in summer, boat traffic, wind chop, rocky entries
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First light 6:45 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 19:48
Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h ago
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December 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
Wilson Lake, a 9,000-acre reservoir on the Saline River in the Smoky Hills, is widely regarded as the clearest lake in Kansas and is the state's most-used open-water dive site. Most divers use the area just past the Hell Creek bridge in Wilson State Park, where there are small underwater ledges, rocky cliffs and a sunken dive platform. Visibility typically runs 1-5 ft in summer algae blooms but improves to 10-15 ft in late May to early June and in fall.
Low visibility in summer, boat traffic, wind chop, rocky entries
Wilson Lake (Hell Creek dive area) ranges from 1.5 to 19.8 metres deep (5–65 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Wilson Lake (Hell Creek dive area) can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as a rocky scramble. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to 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 Wilson Lake (Hell Creek dive area) is typically Late May to early June and fall, when visibility peaks. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Wilson Lake (Hell Creek dive area) in United States commonly report sightings of Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, White bass, Crayfish, and Walleye. Smallmouth bass, White bass, Crayfish, and Walleye are recorded as common sightings, while Striped bass 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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