Meadows Center for Water and Environment, San Marcos, Texas
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At the headwaters of the San Marcos River, more than 200 artesian springs bubble up to form Spring Lake. Here, human history stretches back more than 12,000 years to the last ice age and natural history even further. Spring Lake is a jewel for divers.
Crystal-clear lake that remains a constant 72 degrees year-round with seven threatened and endangered species.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Bass
2,266
Total Sightings
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#2
Perch
1,399
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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N
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#3
Turtle
1,326
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#4
Gar
492
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#5
Blue Tilapia
283
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Stickleback
152
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Carp
94
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Common Bream
79
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Pike
43
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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N
D
#10
Crayfish
35
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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