Dive locations close to Lexington?

[PADI Knight]

Does anyone know of any places to dive near Lexington. I know of Falling Rock where I went for certification dives but is there anyplace closer around Lexington.

 

[LexingtonDiver]

Does anyone know of any places to dive near Lexington. I know of Falling Rock where I went for certification dives but is there anyplace closer around Lexington.

Well,.....

Go out Russell Cave Road until you are near the northern bourbon county border. There is a HUGE quarry on your left. Park you car in the bushes and make sure no one sees you. Large Bass, Large Bluegill and a few other critters in there. It's probably 40+ acres of surface water. Owned by the Hinkle's....and they will not sale.

Good Luck

 

[Land Locked]

Do the Hinkle's own any guns???
And are they related to the local magistrate or sheriff?

 

[PADI Knight]

Let's rephase this. Any public places to dive. I'd hate to get shot trying to get away in dive gear on land.

 

[DavidPT40]

Its hard to sprint in dive fins.

I think there are only three major diving quarries in Kentucky. Joes, Cerulean, and one more.

 

[Land Locked]

Joe is not on the net, here are some of the sites within 1/2 day drive.
http://www.mermetsprings.com/
http://www.pennyroyalscuba.com/
http://www.divegilboa.com/
http://www.divecerulean.com/
http://www.marthasquarry.com/about.php

 

[msedivingdoc]

Well if anyone is looking for a buddy I want to dive laurel lake with an experienced diver to the lake..... Also planning pennyroyal for the 17& 18th of Sept

 

[PADI Knight]

Wow, I can't believe there's nothing closer to Lexington. Especially with all the lakes around here. I'll have to start checking places out I quess and see if they are diveable. Perhaps there can be a list started here.

 

[LexingtonDiver]

Do the Hinkle's own any guns???
And are they related to the local magistrate or sheriff?

LMAO...I would say they probably do. They own a HUGE construction company so I'm guessing they are probably in local politics too.