Strode Lake is a fresh water dive site, located in Canton, IL. This dive site has an average rating of 3.50 out of 5 from 4 scuba divers.
Located in Canton Illinois, Strode Lake is one of several old coal
strip mine lakes which were donated to the Canton Park District.
Maximum depth is approximately 60 feet, but the best diving is between
20 & 30 feet along the weed line or on the various man-made objects
which have been sunk in the lake which include a bus, coffin, two boats,
a step van, and a semi tractor flat bed.
There
is also a training platform suspended at 25 feet. The fish life is
varied and plentiful, and includes sunfish, large crappie, bass, &
catfish. Boats with trolling motors are allowed in the lake, so care
should be exercised while surfacing.
Due to the soft, silty bottom, good buoyancy control is a must.
Surface amenities include a picnic pavilion and bath houses. There
are many hiking and biking trails throughout the park and numerous
fishing lakes. Entrance fee is $5. C card required. Bring what you
need, since there are no equipment rentals on site. Nearest air fill
station: Do Dive In.