NBM Dive Site Resource
Atlantic Quarry — Schildberg Recreation Area
Atlantic, Iowa, United States
A private quarry at the Schildberg Recreation Area used for scuba training and certification dives, with multiple established entry areas.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoidesIowa DNR records largemouth bass in the Atlantic Quarry ponds at Schildberg Recreation Area. Divers may encounter them near submerged cover and quarry edges; visibility and season affect sightings.
USFWS Mountain PrairieOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirusIowa DNR lists bluegill for the Atlantic Quarry ponds. Look near shallow cover, vegetation, and submerged structure, while treating every encounter as condition-dependent.
USFWS Mountain PrairieOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusIowa DNR lists channel catfish for the Atlantic Quarry ponds. They are most likely near the bottom, shaded ledges, and submerged structure.
Sam Stukel/USFWSOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Contributor media
Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Rock wall, training water and freshwater fish.
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Quarry layout and services
This section appears only for quarries and mines, with the practical details divers need for entries, training areas, submerged features, surface support, and current operations.
- Current operating status
- Seasonal practical access; confirm current dates directly.
- Submerged attractions
- Rock wall, training water and freshwater fish.
- Onsite dive services
- Limited quarry-side support; bring required equipment unless the operator confirms otherwise.
- Surface facilities
- Limited quarry-side support; bring required equipment unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Do not assume walk-in public access. Obtain current permission and an exact site briefing.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Low visibility, cold water, thermoclines, submerged objects and private-property restrictions.
At the site
Facilities and support
Limited quarry-side support; bring required equipment unless the operator confirms otherwise.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.