Pearl Lake, north of Rockford?

[jmohns]

Devils lake is a great newby spot, lots to see and you might only get 20 ft or so. I really love diving D.L. for the rock formations and the fish. The guys at 3 lil devils shop are great people and are always willing to offer advise about the lake. I live near DeKalb IL and I will go past pearl to get to D.L. in the high tide of the diving season due to the students in pearl. I understand we all need to learn somewhere, but it makes enjoying the dive much better when you can see your buddy. Pearl has many things to see at different depths, but most of it is in the area of 15 to 30 ft and very save to climb on and look at. if you can take the cold, IMHO early is better with pearl. Last spring we had 35 to 40 ft vis. mid summer 15 is good. the only shops I am aware of in the pearl lake area are in rockford, Loves park and Forrest city. Have delt with both but personally use Forest City. Rockford is about a half hour south from pearl. Pearl is right on the IL WI border. Hope this helps.
James