Lake Mead Info / Advice

[RonMurray]

My buddy and I are headed to Las Vegas and wanted to dive Lake meade while we were in the area.

Anyone have any suggestions on where one can dive with out a boat? I understand the lake is down - is shore entry possible?

Can you rent a boat in the area?

Any of you local going to be diving Friday and wouldn't mind a couple of tag-alongs?

 

[Dive-aholic]

There is a scuba area at Lake Meade. Just follow the dive flags. However, with the water level down as low as it is, you won't see much other than flat sand. I don't even thing the "fish habitats" are underwater anymore. The other shore accessible areas around the lake are usually crowded with people fishing and not a good idea to try. If you want some decent dives, head an hour south of Mead to Lake Mohave. There is a site called Cabinsite Cove that has some decent diving including a bus, van, and motor boat. Check out the Southwest dive sites link on my website (in my sig line) for information on diving both of these.

 

[The Great Kazoo]

"Scuba Park" is predominantly above water now. Boulder beach just sucks. Average vis there is 15'. Average depth is 35'. Go across the Hoover Dam about 3 miles, you will see a small bridge with a dirt road. Turn left on said dirt road. Go about 5 miles down to the water. Average vis is 30+ ft. Depth to 130'. EASY shore entry. It is called Kingman Wash. Google it. It is in Arizona.

 

[iscubanow47]

Thanks Great Kazoo! Your post is very helpful. I am thinking of going diving when in Vegas in April so this comes at a good time for me.