Dive Sites in Minnesota - Scuba Diving at its Best!

Diving Overview for Minnesota

Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota's name comes from a Dakota word for "sky-tinted water" and is the northern most US state besides Alaska. The waters, together with forests, parks, and wilderness areas, offer residents and tourists a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including some fantastic freshwater scuba diving.

The Land of 10,000 Lakes, is no exaggeration; there are 11,842 lakes over 10 acres (.04 km²) in size. The Minnesota portion of Lake Superior is the largest at 962,700 acres (3,896 km²) and deepest (390 m) body of water in the state. Minnesota has 6,564 natural rivers and streams that cumulatively flow for 69,000 miles.

The majority of scuba diving in Minnesota takes place in one of the many beautiful lakes on offer, with conditions varying depending on the time of year. There are several lakes that boast forgotten mine shafts, building foundations and abandoned vehicles. The freshwater here as created some excellently preserved wrecks that are well worth exploring and there are a surprisingly large array of fish and underwater creatures.

The diving conditions in Minnesota lend themselves to being accessible to all levels satisfying the brand new and most experienced divers. Diving is most popular during Minnesota's long hot summer when tourists and locals are enjoying the outdoors, winters tend to be bitterly cold and far quieter. The Great lakes remain cold and require thick wetsuits all year round.

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