Dive-site story
Set in an old gravel quarry in South Beloit, Illinois, this freshwater training park features multiple submerged attractions connected by guideline courses. Divers navigate among purpose-sunk workboats, a school bus, small airplanes, and submerged training platforms over a silt-and-gravel bottom.
Submerged twin-engine airplane and school bus attractions
Network of underwater navigation lines connecting training platforms
Friendly panfish and bass congregating around artificial structures
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer surface layers make training comfortable during summer, though visibility tends to peak in early spring and late autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
