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Below is a list of popular dive sites from 1-7 hours of OKC depending on your driving habits. We have a large Training Team and even larger trustworthy customer base that are always somewhere exploring the underwater world so we typically have current and accurate “local” conditions available to report.
Occasionally we will have someone call us very upset because we reported 25+ foot viz at a lake from our Facebook page. They claim viz was terrible. By the end of the conversation they realize they were diving in the wrong part of the lake! The point we are trying to make is PLEASE…consult with us for the most accurate details about dive sites if you are not familiar with them.
1. None of those pesky Dolphins to bother you.
2. You don’t have to worry about seeing something out of your reach.
3. If you get thirsty you can always take a bite.
4. Crawdads are easier to handle than Lobsters.
5. You have a reason to use the 7mm wetsuit in your closet.
6. The ability to night dive at Noon below 30 feet.
7. The excitement of not being able to read your gauges in a silt out.
8. The friendly fisherman trying to help you to the surface.
9. The Jet Skiers love it that you bring the turn buoy with you.
10. You won’t have that irritating salt water burning your eyes.
It may be a pool BUT…its 19′ deep. Its HUGE, its heated, in-doors and best of all…available to Certified Divers pretty much every Wednesday night (FORMERLY Tuesday nights)! They call it Scuba Wednesdays and its from 6:30 to 8pm. All they provide is the water so make sure you swing by in plenty of time to get your equipment needs. They have great showers and bleachers for your non-diving friends family to view your shenanigans! To confirm availability please call 405.682.1166 X-7662
Lake Tenkiller is the divers choice coming from the Oklahoma City area for best overall diving. Although the lake can be a bit moody at times it is well worth the visit. Surface temperature in the summer can get into the 80′s. The good diving is going to be below the Thermocline where summer temperatures are in the 70′s. Tons of aquatic life as well as history. In the 1950′s Lake Tenkiller was just a river. Once dammed and flooded it has became one of Oklahoma’s best Scuba Diving and outdoor enthusiast getaways! We frequently dive on the remains of old school houses, farms, roads and bridges. The Bottom contour is primarily Sandstone so it does not get stirred up easily. Shore diving is great as well as remote boat dives. Depth can exceed 150 ft. Air fills are available at Gene’s. Air fills at Big Daddys are no longer available!
Here are a few places to stay that give discounts to Bluewater Divers customers:
Tenkiller State park (cabins & camp sites) 918-489-5641
Suite 16 hotel (in town a few miles from lake) 918-489-2100 Fin & Feather resort (very close to the lake) 918-487-5148 Snake Creek Lodge (very close to the lake but a few minutes from the State Park area) 918-457-4715
Elmer Thomas Lake is just over an hour from Bluewater Divers. This is a spectacular dive for an evening getaway or a late afternoon. Its a very small lake that can get crowed early on the weekends. Surrounded by mountains, the 20 ft. average visibility and abundant aquatic life has made this a favorite for many divers coming from OKC. Make sure you bring some bread to feed the eager school of Perch that will be following you the entire dive! If you forget bread there is an ample supply of muscles buried in the silt you can crack open. The Perch will know what to do from there. Most of the diving is shallow and summer temperatures are in the 80′s. If you want to dive a bit deeper the dam is the place to be. There is a heck of a Thermocline if you go deep. Maximum depth in-between the new and old dam is less than 100 ft. NO AIR FILLS AVAILABLE! Make sure you bring plenty of air with you! Due to the limited number of dive sites at the dam area you may want to consider paying a nominal fee to dive the LETRA area. You will have to enter a Military check point Use common sense on what items you posses in your vehicle before attempting to enter the check point!
Lake Murray is about 1 1/2 hours from Bluewater Divers near Ardmore Oklahoma. Surface conditions in the summer get into the 80′s. Diving below the Thermocline can get into the 60′s in the summer. The bottom composition is very silty. On the weekends the more popular sites get very stirred up. Although access is a bit of a goat trail down to the water, diving at the old tower is the choice of most divers.
Broken Bow Oklahoma is just over 3 hours from Bluewater Divers. Although the lake gets very deep most of the good diving we have found is 40 foot and shallower where the temperature is in the 70′s for summer time. Surface temperature in the summer gets into the 80′s. Visibility is 10-25 ft. spring, summer and fall. It gets brutally cold below 50 ft. and visibility typically deteriorates. Air fills can SOMETIMES be arranged at the Broken Bow Fire Department, make sure you contact them for availability.
About a 3 1/2 hour from OKC you will find this great quarry that typically has 15-20+ viz! Friendly…sometimes too friendly fish are everywhere (catfish, bass & perch). There are a few wrecks to play on or cruise through Hydrilla forests. Its about 40 minutes East of Dallas, TX. There is an entrance fee and closes over night so make sure you check out their website for full details.
Athens Scuba Park has a lot of great “treasures” underwater that are defiantly worth exploring, 30+ wrecks! This spring fed lake is 35′ deep with a dozen or so docks, camping and hot showers!
There are entrance fees and hours operation to be aware of. Check out their website for the most current info.
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Diving the Blue Lake just outside Joplin, MO is a great freshwater diving experience. The Blue Lake is a flooded Quarry that offers 20-40ft visibility. In The summer surface temperature can get into the 80′s, however the good diving is below the Thermoclines dropping into the 50′s. Maximum depth is 210ft. Air fills are available on site. There is very little aquatic life. Once there you will have to pay a daily park entrance fee. A map of the different sites from an old blacksmith shop to caves and swimthroughs is available at the on site dive shop. Bottom composition is very silty!
Local contact information :
Blue Lake: 417-673-2724
Lodging information :
Motel 6: 1-800-466-6400
Best Western: 1-800-624-8306
Riviera: 417-624-6500
Travis Lake located in Austin Texas. Visibility can be 10-40 ft. Surface temperature in the summer can get into the 80′s. Most of the good diving is below the Thermocline where summer temperature is in the 60′s. The best diving is spring to early summer. Depth can exceed 150 ft. Aquatic life is great. There are multiple air fill stations as well as knowledgeable local dive shops.
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Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas is a great place to dive if you are in the area. Conditions are very simular to Lake Tenkiller which most of you visiting this site would be more familiar with. Its a bit of a drive but a scenic drive you wont forget. Surface temperature in the summer can get into the 80′s. Most of the good diving will be below the Thermocline where the summer temperature should be in the 70′s with 15-20 ft. visiblility. Depth can reach over 150 ft. Lots of aquatic life! Not much information on dive maps but if you contact the dive shop listed below they are very knowledgeable of the lake. They can also provide air fills and boat rentals.
Herber Springs Marina: 501-362-9810
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