Lake Mendota, Madison Suggest edit

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BeginnerRecommended cert

25Max dive depth

25.0 mSite max depth

2.0–6.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, AugustBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

0.0–4.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Lake Mendota is a freshwater lake in Madison, Wisconsin, used for lake diving and training dives, with a maximum depth of about 25 meters.

Conditions

Visibility: 2.0–6.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 0.0–4.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand mud vegetation Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for underwater shots, and consider using a light for better visibility.

Underwater Moments at Lake Mendota, Madison

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