Scuba Adventurer, Stockton Lake Missouri Diving Information

	Trip 2003	Area Pictures	Area Weather	Dive Area Directions and descriptions
				Dive Trip 2003 Results and article

Water Conditions
Visibility	Normal is 8 to 10 feet. In Spring and Fall visibility is generally about 10 to 15 feet sometimes reaching 25 feet. There is green algae that can affect visibility along with rain run off.
Water Surface Temp	Temperatures peak at 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer.
Aquatic Life	Blue Gill, Catfish, Black Bass and Walleye.
Max Depth	about 100 Feet.
Underwater Terrain	Nice ledges and large boulders.
Two recommended dive sites	Horseshoe and 215 bridge

Area Dive Shops

Comments

Directions

Orleans Trail Marina

(417) 276 5161

Air Fills

From Stockton Take 39 South and turn left on RB Road. Take 1525 / S. Blake (first right) and follow to stop sign. At stop sine take a Right and an immediate left. Follow signs to Marina.

State Park Marina

(417) 276-5329

Air Fills

From Stockton, Take 39 South to 215 East. Follow signs to Marina.

Motels

and Accommodations

Comments

Orleans Trail

(417) 276-3566

No in room phones, walking distance from Marina and Dive shop . Diving Area located on gravel road next to South boat ramp.

Owl Haven Resort

(417) 276-4907

Just minutes away from boat ramp and marina. 4 miles to Stockton diving area on East side of dam.

Lake Stockton Inn

(417) 276-5151

This Hotel was hit by a tornado in May of 2003. We are leaving this information on in hopes that it will be rebuilt soon. Nearest boat ramp 5 miles away, 2 mile to Stockton diving area on east side of dam.

Camping Facilities

Comments

Orleans Trail Marina

(417) 276-5161
(888) 826-0230

Dive shop and marina within walking distance. Diving area past Orleans Trail down gravel road next to South 1560 boat ramp.

Stockton State Park

(417) 276-4259

Air fills at dive shop available, marina.

Dinning Establishments	Main Menu	Address
Gambino's Pizza (417) 276-3888	Dine in Pizza and Delivery to all Stockton marinas with minimum $20 purchase.	Highway 39 South Stockton, MO
Orleans Trail Restaurant (417) 276-5161	Smoked Meats Lake View Dining.	Located at Orleans Trail Marina.
Sundae's (417) 276-4929	This place is always recommended as a good place to eat every time we visit Stockton.	39 South at RB Road Stockton, MO
The Boat House (417) 276-5361	BBQ	16100 S. 39 Hwy Stockton, MO

Area Attractions

Description

Map Location

Cedar Oak Lodge and golf course

(417) 276-3193

Miniature Golf and Golf Course.