Turquoise water
Fresh water
Thermocline
Barracuda Lake is one of the most unusual and amazing dive sites in the Philippines, located on the north shore of the fascinating Coron Island. The lake's name comes from an extremely large barracuda living in the lake. The site is suitable for divers of all experience levels.
When To Go Diving
Diving is possible all year round. The average air temperature is 23-36C/73-96F. The water temperature ranges from 28C/82F (surface to 18m/59ft deep) to 40C/104F (14-35m/46-115ft deep).
What to see
There isn’t much marine life to see: a family of rabbitfish, small catfish, shells, and freshwater shrimp, and sometimes snapper, batfish, and pufferfish cross through a narrow channel from the sea.
Best liveaboards in Barracuda Lake
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Price from USD 1,850Reviews about Barracuda Lake
A Unique Experience at Barracuda Lake
Located on Coron Island Palawan is Barracuda Lake. Getting to the dive site is rather challenging as you must hike over some wooden stairs and rough terrain with jagged rocks to get there with your gear in tow. The dive master helped me with this. Once you reach it prepare to be amazed. You are surrounded by high rock walls all around. The lake is composed of brackish water. There are also thermo-clines with temperature changes at various depths. You won't need a wet suit and will feel like you are diving in a hot tub at t... Read more
imes. It is very relaxing. The water is very clear and blue. Not a lot of fish or corals but interesting none the less. There is supposedly a large barracuda in the lake, hence the name. It is definitely worth diving as it is a unique experience