This dive site is a large freshwater reservoir in the Arizona desert, renowned for its technical and recreational training opportunities. It features numerous submerged objects for exploration, including the original Waddell Dam, creating a unique underwater landscape.
Lake Pleasant, Arizona
Popular freshwater training lake with unique submerged structures.
- Access
18m Avg Depth
82m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Striped Bass
Mola Mola
Catfish
Carp
Spiny Lobster
Things to Note
Difficulty:
all levels
Easy access and varied depths with marked sites suitable for all training levels.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepthlow visibilitythermoclinesentanglement
Current Strength:
Mild
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