brettn
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I'm thinking about going down to Lake Jackson this weekend to dive Mammoth Lake. Can anyone tell me what the vis/temp is like? Is this place worth a 2 hour drive from North Houston? Thanks in advance.
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Give them a call. They have a website. The last time I was there was in January. That day the water was 49
. I suspect it is a little warmer now. The vis was about 5'. Nice place, good dive shop. Decent restaurant next door. Generally a fun place to dive.
. I suspect it is a little warmer now. The vis was about 5'. Nice place, good dive shop. Decent restaurant next door. Generally a fun place to dive.
deadly_risk
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The girlfriend and I are planning on being there to make some leisurely dives Sat and Sun. I have not been there so far this season, but it should be pretty warm 70+.
I like Mammoth because diving there is extremely laid back and relaxing. There is allot of stuff down there to see, no worries of surface boats, and a on-site dive shop and restaurant.
I actually just sent them an email to be sure they still allowed camping, if so we will be camping Sat night.
I like Mammoth because diving there is extremely laid back and relaxing. There is allot of stuff down there to see, no worries of surface boats, and a on-site dive shop and restaurant.
I actually just sent them an email to be sure they still allowed camping, if so we will be camping Sat night.
MichaelBaranows
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Brettn,
Yes, I say it is worth a 2 hour drive but then again I dive there regularly. If you have never been then I suggest to try it out.
Remeber Cash/check for lake entry
last Sunday
temp was low 80s on the surface upper 70s at 30'
Vis was 12'-15' depending on location and number of divers in the area.
I spent over 3 hours in the lake last Sunday.
Most likely it will be Thursday before you get a reponse from the email because they are closed today.
yes, they allow camping but you have to pay for your second day in advance. But I just to let you know that low is going to be around 80 so camping might be a little muggy.
Yes, I say it is worth a 2 hour drive but then again I dive there regularly. If you have never been then I suggest to try it out.
Remeber Cash/check for lake entry
last Sunday
temp was low 80s on the surface upper 70s at 30'
Vis was 12'-15' depending on location and number of divers in the area.
I spent over 3 hours in the lake last Sunday.
Most likely it will be Thursday before you get a reponse from the email because they are closed today.
yes, they allow camping but you have to pay for your second day in advance. But I just to let you know that low is going to be around 80 so camping might be a little muggy.
I need to try and get down there one of these days----sounds fun..... and being only hypoxic trimix certed, overhead qualified and geared .... do 80% of my diving 'solo', I guess that would not qualify me to safely make the rounds in the park alone ..... so would have to find a buddy hanging around.....maybe some fresh 7 dive O/W diver. 
I believe they allow you to solo dive if you have a solo certification.
Michael provided the latest report but just so you have a variety of recommendations, our club had an event there May 22 and we all had a great time. Viz was 5' - 10' but there are tons of attractions and many of them have labeled lines between them. You won't have to spend a lot of time swimming blindly into the fog wondering if you will ever find anything.
Camping might be a bit muggy and the park is not really designed for camping but there are lots of economy motels within a few miles.
Michael provided the latest report but just so you have a variety of recommendations, our club had an event there May 22 and we all had a great time. Viz was 5' - 10' but there are tons of attractions and many of them have labeled lines between them. You won't have to spend a lot of time swimming blindly into the fog wondering if you will ever find anything.
Camping might be a bit muggy and the park is not really designed for camping but there are lots of economy motels within a few miles.
tripntx
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Two weekends ago vis was 6 to 8'.
Last weekend, vis was 12 to 14'.
Talked to a diver who dove Tuesday and stated it was 14'.
I stopped by this evening on the way home from work, and after looking off the dock decided I had to go diving tomorrow. Water looks very nice.
Yes, they allow solo diving if you are solo certified and have proper equipment.
Last weekend, vis was 12 to 14'.
Talked to a diver who dove Tuesday and stated it was 14'.
I stopped by this evening on the way home from work, and after looking off the dock decided I had to go diving tomorrow. Water looks very nice.
Yes, they allow solo diving if you are solo certified and have proper equipment.
The whole point is that at some level of experience and training the Solo Cert. is repetitive and at times under rated in real o/w situations. I for one, and speak only for myself, would love to dive the park/lots of good reports, as a solo diver...BUT see no REAL benefit to myself or other divers in the water to acquire a Solo Cert. as my training has prepared me and experience level, well beyond that specialty card. Lawyers can really make it tough sometimes for those whom are overly qualified --JMO. Safe diving to all...both those with, and those without! 
MichaelBaranows
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Alan,
I understand that you have advanced level of training and that you are well qualified to be a solo diver. But it all comes down to insurance and lawyers that requires to get a solo/independent cert.
I understand that you have advanced level of training and that you are well qualified to be a solo diver. But it all comes down to insurance and lawyers that requires to get a solo/independent cert.
Micheal, thanks for your reply,,as I stated above in one of my post it all lends it's self to lawyers, now as to insurance I would doubt that, course unless the lawyers included it in the original paperwork. Very few quarries in the US require one to have a SDI Solo Cert as they see threw the haze, take the best scuba park in Texas as an example--CSSP in north Texas: Dive at 'YOUR' own Risk -- does require you to possess a current scuba cert. and register the first visit the park.
I hope to still make it down and have, or better find a local buddy to act as tour guide for what sounds like some nice interesting attractions.
Safe and fun diving!
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