

Best for beginner divers, 1-39m, shore entry, mild current.
Pennyroyal Scuba is a freshwater dive site located in Land Between the Lakes. The site features a variety of underwater structures, including artificial reefs and wrecks. Divers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 39 metres, with visibility varying between 3 and 21 metres. Conditions include mild currents and several thermoclines, with water temperatures fluctuating between 9°C and 29°C. A wetsuit is recommended due to the cold water at depth. Shore access is available, and the site is suitable for beginners. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, and a cafe. Night diving is permitted at this location.
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The bluegill fish are known to bite exposed skin, so consider covering your ears.
Located in Hopkinsville, KY. Access via gravel/paved road to parking area. Online registration and ticket purchase recommended for faster entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 39m
Visibility
3-21m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site offers depths ranging from 1 to 39 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore.
Divers should be aware of cold water, thermoclines, low visibility, and risks associated with deep diving such as decompression and nitrogen narcosis.
Yes, the site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, and a cafe.
Diving at Pennyroyal Scuba in Hopkinsville, KY requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Pennyroyal Scuba in Hopkinsville, KY are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pennyroyal Scuba in Hopkinsville, KY typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pennyroyal Scuba in Hopkinsville, KY typically ranges from 3 metres to 21 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.