Dive Sites in Minnesota (North America)

The majority of scuba diving in Minnesota is in one of the many lakes on offer, with conditions varying depending on the time of year.

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Dive Site 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 nesides Alaska. The waters, together with forests, parks, and wilderness areas, offer residents and tourists a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including 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 is in one of the many 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 diving conditions in Minnesota lend themselves to being accessible to any level of diver.

There are a surprisingly large array of fish and underwater creatures in the many crystal-clear lakes in Minnesota.

Minnesota endures temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate; with cold winters and hot summers and while Minnesota's warm summers provide its natives and tourists with a variety of outdoor activities, the state is known for its bitterly cold winters.