Best for beginner divers, 3-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Hidden Lake is a freshwater dive site in Alaska offering a shallow, shore-entry experience suitable for beginner divers. The site features a structure ranging from 3 to 10 metres in depth, keeping dives well within recreational limits. Visibility is approximately 6 metres and can be variable, requiring divers to maintain close contact with their team and monitor depth closely as the lake floor drops. The mild current makes navigation manageable for those gaining experience. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and air fills, with boat charters and guided tours also available to support multiple dives.
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Despite the maximum depth of 10 metres, the low and variable visibility can make the site feel more challenging than the numbers suggest, so plan a conservative dive profile and keep your surface marker buoy accessible. The site has air fills, showers, and a rinse station on site, so you can comfortably run multiple dives in a single visit.
Located in the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area on the Kenai Peninsula. Access via Skilak Lake Road. There is a US Fish and Wildlife Service campground with a boat launch.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-45m
Visibility
6m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth and mild current.
The site ranges from 3 to 10 metres in depth.
Hidden Lake is a shore-entry site, though boat charters are available.
The main hazards are the significant drop-offs of the lake floor and low, variable visibility.
Yes, the site provides a rinse station, showers, and air fills.
Diving at Hidden Lake in Kenai requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Hidden Lake in Kenai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hidden Lake in Kenai typically ranges from 6 metres to 6 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
