Lake Shikotsu · Japan · Freshwater
Poropinai
Clear lake water and shoals under the jetty
Area photo: 663highland · CC BY 2.5
Poropinai is a shore entry on Lake Shikotsu, the caldera lake in Hokkaido, with water of outstanding clarity. The bottom runs from 3 to 20 m, and a jetty on the shore holds large shoals of fish, so the dive suits a range of experience levels from beginner to advanced.
Also known as ポロピナイ.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Lake Shikotsu and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive starts from the beach and works down a bottom that runs from 3 to 20 m. The water seldom clouds over the year, so the clarity stays high on most days. Under the jetty, shoals of Ezo dace and rainbow trout gather, and at busy times the shoals pass 1000 fish.
Marine life and season
- Freshwater fish
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Lake Shikotsu: Diving runs all year; late June to August is the top season, and January and February bring dives under the ice.
Sources
- 積丹半島・支笏湖・函館臼尻のダイビング見どころ — Diver Online
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