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NBM Dive Site Resource

Lake Ore-be-gone

Gilbert, Minnesota, United States

A reclaimed open-pit iron mine lake with established shore access and submerged attractions used by Minnesota divers.

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Generic flooded quarry used until a photograph of this dive site is available
Quarry Picture PlaceholderGeneric quarry image — site photograph pending
WaterFreshwater
AccessPublic municipal recreation access subject to current city rules, dive flags, designated entries and any local event restrictions.
ExperienceCold-water divers; deeper profiles require advanced or technical training appropriate to depth and conditions.
Maximum depthVery deep mine lake; stay within certification and use a current dive map.
Best seasonPractical diving is concentrated in the ice-free season; verify current access and buoy placement.
VisibilityVariable and easily disturbed; obtain a current local report before diving.

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.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
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Dive-site video pending

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.
Automatically checked
No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Reclaimed mine-pit walls, clear seasonal water and placed underwater attractions.

Quarry-only module

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
Practical diving is concentrated in the ice-free season; verify current access and buoy placement.
Submerged attractions
Reclaimed mine-pit walls, clear seasonal water and placed underwater attractions.
Onsite dive services
Municipal recreation facilities near the primary access; scuba services are not guaranteed.
Surface facilities
Municipal recreation facilities near the primary access; scuba services are not guaranteed.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm city access, parking, water level, dive flags and current attraction markers before travel.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Extreme depth, cold water, thermoclines, overhead-like attraction hazards, entanglement and changing visibility.

At the site

Facilities and support

Municipal recreation facilities near the primary access; scuba services are not guaranteed.

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.