NBM Dive Site Resource
Lake Sakakawea — Wolf Creek
Coleharbor, North Dakota, United States
A federal Lake Sakakawea campground that currently lists scuba among its recreation activities.
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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.
Walleye
Sander vitreusWalleye made up 43.5 percent of North Dakota’s 2025 Lake Sakakawea survey catch. Divers may encounter them near depth changes and structure, especially in subdued light.
Sam Stukel/USFWSOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatusChannel catfish accounted for 13.7 percent of the state’s 2025 survey catch. Divers are most likely to find them near bottom structure, river-influenced habitat, or lower-light areas.
Sam Stukel/USFWSOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Northern Pike
Esox luciusNorth Dakota’s 2025 survey documented northern pike up to 40.9 inches. Encounters are most plausible around vegetation, flooded structure, and protected shallows.
Jik jikOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
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Photographs
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Dive videos
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Location map
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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
Large Missouri River reservoir with broad shoreline, fish, and public camping access.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Confirm Recreation.gov/Corps operational status, campground access, water level, launch conditions, and dive-flag requirements.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water, depth, wind, waves, boat traffic, changing water level, and remote response.
At the site
Facilities and support
Primitive camping, boat ramp, toilets, fish-cleaning station, and water access.
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.