Public cottage listing that references Lac de l'Argile's depth, clear water, and lake fish.
Easy public-dock lake entry with clay bottom and weeds.
Easy public-dock lake entry with clay bottom and weeds.
Lac de l'Argile - quai public is a clay-bottom freshwater shore entry in Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, used as an easy public-dock access point beside the municipal ramp. It is more of a local lake access and training spot than a classic destination dive site, with weeds, a soft bottom, and an entry that can cloud up quickly when stirred.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 43m
Depth Note
Shallow public-dock entry into a deeper freshwater lake with a soft clay bottom.
Best Season
Late spring to early fall
Typical Conditions
Calm freshwater shore dive with a soft clay bottom, weeds, and visibility that can cloud up when the bottom is stirred.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Avoid silting the bottom, stay clear of the ramp, and expect colder freshwater than an ocean dive.
Access Restrictions
Public-dock access beside the municipal boat ramp; stay clear of boat traffic and respect local lake use.
Legal Notes
Local boating rules and dock etiquette apply at the public access point.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Useful for training, weed control, and relaxed lake dives where you want an easy entry and simple navigation.
Freediving
The calm shoreline water can work for shallow freedive practice when visibility is acceptable.
Snorkeling
Shallow shore water makes it usable for casual snorkeling, though weeds and stirred clay can limit the view.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Public cottage listing that references Lac de l'Argile's depth, clear water, and lake fish.
Lake-management report describing Total Diving involvement, weed control, and the lake's freshwater habitat context.
Municipal profile for Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette that references Lac d'Argile and the lake's public recreation context.
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