Aquarena Springs / Spring Lake
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(7,621)
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, formerly known as Aquarena Springs, has been a local favorite for outdoor and water recreation. Due to protected and endangered species, water access is limited to those in scuba classes or volunteer divers who have completed the Center’s Volunteer Diving Program.
Wildlife is often abundant in Spring Lake, and divers will typically see turtles, bass, gar and other freshwater species.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Bass
2,796
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#2
Turtle
2,186
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#3
Perch
1,897
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#4
Gar
603
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#5
Common Rudd
469
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#6
Blue Tilapia
396
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#7
Pike
84
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#8
Catfish
81
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#9
Crayfish
75
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#10
Common Bream
38
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