Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Blue Lake is a freshwater site featuring an artificial reef composed of submerged metal sculptures, including a hammerhead shark, a sea turtle, and a praying mantis. Divers and snorkellers access the water via a wooden dock and staircase, with guide ropes provided to navigate the site. Depths range from 5 to 18 metres, with an average of 13 metres. The site is fed by geothermal springs, maintaining a consistent bottom temperature of 29°C with no thermocline. Surface temperatures fluctuate seasonally between 15°C and 29°C. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 1 to 15 metres. Hazards include potential entanglement and low visibility. Parking is available on-site.
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Late fall or early spring provide the best diving conditions because the water is clear, daytime air temperatures are mild, and summer insects are absent.
Located about 16 miles south of Wendover, Utah. The lake is on the Utah Test and Training Range, but the lake and immediate surroundings are publicly accessible wetlands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
1-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
Yes, entry is via a shore-based wooden dock and staircase.
Yes, snorkelling is permitted and the site has a rating of 3/5 for this activity.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential entanglement and low visibility.
Diving at Blue Lake in Wendover, Utah requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Blue Lake in Wendover, Utah are March, April, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Blue Lake in Wendover, Utah typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Blue Lake in Wendover, Utah typically ranges from 1 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
