Barracuda Lake

A landlocked lake on Coron Island reached by a short boat ride and a climb over a rocky ridge. Cool freshwater sits over a hot, mineral-rich salt layer, with a shimmering thermocline around 14m where the salt layer can hit about 38C. Marine life is sparse; it is dived for the strange conditions and rock formations.

Depth

0–35m

Current

None

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Landlocked dive with a sharp thermocline and halocline; a cool freshwater layer over hot saltwater that can reach around 38C
A novelty for the shimmering thermocline and limestone walls, not for marine life

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Scuba diving in Coron, Palawan — ZuBlu

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.