NBM Dive Site Resource
Lake George
Lake George, New York, United States
A clear Adirondack lake where official current rules expressly govern scuba diving and protect submerged historic resources.
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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.
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycushNew York DEC’s current Lake George fishery program prioritizes lake trout. Divers may encounter them along deep slopes and cold-water structure, with depth varying seasonally.
Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Northern Pike
Esox luciusNew York DEC lists northern pike in Lake George. Divers are most likely to encounter them near weed edges, protected bays, and ambush cover.
Jik jikOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescensNew York DEC lists yellow perch in Lake George. Divers may see schools around vegetation, rock, and bottom transitions, with location changing through the seasons.
Robert CollettaOpen 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
Clear Adirondack lake, rock structure, and protected historic wrecks.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Do not dive in navigable channels or where diving interferes with navigation or property access. Historic wrecks and artifacts must not be disturbed or removed.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water, boat traffic, navigation channels, depth, weather, wreck entanglement, and artifact-protection law.
At the site
Facilities and support
Numerous public and commercial lake facilities; arrange dive support locally.
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.