Dive-site story
Located at the eastern end of the North Idaho Centennial Trail along Lake Coeur d'Alene, Higgins Point is a popular freshwater shore dive. Divers enter from the gravel shoreline or boat ramp area, descending along a steep bottom gradient littered with sunken timber, boulder piles, and historical lake debris. The site features sharp thermoclines during warm months and drops into deep lake trenches.
Steep rocky slope with fallen trees creating fish shelter
Historical lake debris and occasional lost recreation gear
Convenient paved parking and shore access directly off the trail point
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide comfortable surface conditions and the best lighting, though drysuits or thick exposure protection remain necessary below the thermocline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Signal CrayfishPacifastacus leniusculus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Kokanee SalmonOncorhynchus nerka | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
