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Where to see American eel
American eel is recorded at 12 public dive sites on PickADive across United States. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
Photo: Clinton & Charles Robertson from RAF Lakenheath, UK & San Marcos, TX, USA & UK (CC BY 2.0)
Dive sites where American eel is seen
United States
12 sites- Ichetucknee SpringFloridaoccasionalAdvanced
- Jackson Blue SpringFloridaoccasionalAdvanced
- Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake WinnipesaukeeNew HampshireoccasionalBeginner
- Madison Blue SpringFloridaoccasionalAdvanced
- McKinney Park / Clark Point, Lake WinnipesaukeeNew HampshireoccasionalIntermediate
- Morrison SpringFloridaoccasionalIntermediate
- U-1105VirginiaoccasionalAdvanced
- Alexander SpringsFloridarareBeginner
Common questions
Where can you see American eel while diving?
PickADive currently records American eel at 12 public dive sites across United States. Sighting frequency varies by site — check each site page for details. Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a American eel sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing American eel?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.