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Lake Hydra

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.4 12 especies 50 colaboradores

Lake Hydra is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with 12 recorded species observations and active community video content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFreshwaterOnly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Lake Hydra © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.6 kn
Olas
m
Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (44%)
Now: NNW (328°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV5.15 · mod Aire PM2.53 · good 06:45 19:05
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 9.4 5 0mm
09-19 9.2 5 0mm
09-20 7.8 0 20mm
09-21 10 4 0mm
09-22 16.1 1 38mm
09-23 15 1 2mm
09-24 14.4 0 7mm

About this spot

Lake Hydra offers freshwater diving opportunities accessible throughout the year. The site has documented species observations and community-contributed videos that showcase what divers can expect underwater. As an unprotected dive site, it remains open to the diving public without marine preserve restrictions. The lake supports a diverse ecosystem with 12 species observations recorded by visiting divers. Video content from the community provides visual reference for conditions and marine life encounters. This makes Lake Hydra a useful research destination for freshwater diving enthusiasts looking to document and study aquatic life. Year-round access means divers can plan trips based on personal schedules rather than seasonal windows. The site's documented observations and video library help new visitors prepare for their dives and understand what wildlife they may encounter. Lake Hydra works best for divers seeking freshwater exploration with established community data.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Mejores meses

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 5881km · ~1353kg · €24

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Lake Hydra year-round?

Yes, Lake Hydra is open to diving year-round, so you can plan trips based on your schedule rather than seasonal restrictions.

What marine life is documented at Lake Hydra?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site. Community videos provide visual documentation of the wildlife and conditions divers encounter.

Is Lake Hydra in a marine protected area?

No, Lake Hydra is not inside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving access applies.

How can I learn about conditions before diving Lake Hydra?

Three community videos are available showing real dive footage and conditions. Species observation data from 12 documented encounters can help you prepare for your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

22 registros · 9 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Corbicula fluminea

Bivalvia · Cyrenidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 ago 2001
×1registros

Lymnaeidae

Gastropoda · Lymnaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 ago 2000
×1registros

Gastropoda

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
25 jul 2000
×1registros

Pisidium

Bivalvia · Sphaeriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 1957
×1registros

Lymnaeidae

Gastropoda · Lymnaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 abr 1955
×1registros

Sphaeriidae

Bivalvia · Sphaeriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1949
×1registros

Lymnaeidae

Gastropoda · Lymnaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 nov 1941
×1registros

Valvata

Gastropoda · Valvatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1938
×1registros

Pisidium

Bivalvia · Sphaeriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1938
×1registros

Ferrissia

Gastropoda · Planorbidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jul 1926
×2registros

Lymnaeidae

Gastropoda · Lymnaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 ago 1923
×1registros

Ferrissia

Gastropoda · Planorbidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 ago 1923
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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wind peaks Mar-Apr-Jan, calmest Sep-Aug-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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