

Best for beginner divers, 6-12m, shore entry.
Jefferson County Lake is a freshwater shore-entry site featuring artificial reef structures. The site offers a calm, current-free environment suitable for beginner divers to practise skills or explore the structures. Depths range from 6 to 12 metres, providing a manageable profile for those building confidence. Visibility is variable, typically ranging between 3 and 10 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures and potential entanglement risks near the artificial structures. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a dive shop offering air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
43.70008, -111.90498
Cold water is a real factor here regardless of season, so a well-fitting wetsuit or drysuit is worth the effort. The site has full facilities including showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so you can kit up and rinse down on site without needing to drive home wet.
Take the North Rigby Exit from Hwy 20. Go towards Wendy's. Turn North on N 4000 E/Graham Rd. The lake is at the end of the road.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
6-12m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its calm, current-free environment and manageable depths between 6 and 12 metres.
The site features depths ranging from 6 to 12 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site; no boat is required.
Divers should be aware of cold water temperatures, variable visibility, and potential entanglement risks near the artificial reef structures.
The site provides full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a dive shop for air fills and equipment rental.
Diving at Jefferson County Lake in Rigby requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Jefferson County Lake in Rigby. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
Visibility at Jefferson County Lake in Rigby typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.