How deep is Alcova Reservoir?

Alcova Reservoir has a depth range of 3–30.5 metres (10–100 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Alcova Reservoir?

Alcova Reservoir is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water with altitude knowledge. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Alcova Reservoir?

The best time to dive Alcova Reservoir is typically June through August.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Alcova Reservoir?

Divers at Alcova Reservoir in United States commonly report sightings of Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Walleye, Yellow perch, and Crayfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Alcova Reservoir

Wyoming, United States

Open Water suggested3–31 m depthBoth entry

Alcova Reservoir at a glance

Alcova Reservoir is a intermediate both dive site in Wyoming, United States with depths of 3–30.5 m (10–100 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Walleye. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 8h ago

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Site hazards: High-altitude dive profile; wind exposure on the open reservoir; boat traffic; past diver fatality reported.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Tue6:00–21:00

Wed6:00–20:00

Thu6:00–21:00

Fri6:00–21:00

Sat6:00–21:00

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:23 · Sunrise 5:55 · Sunset 20:31

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 8h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Walleye

Best time: June through August.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan53% 15 kn
Feb24% 19 kn
Mar34% 17 kn
Apr50% 15 kn
May53% 14 kn
Jun41% 15 kn
Jul53% 14 kn
Aug47% 14 kn
Sep64% 13 kn
Oct53% 13 kn
Nov37% 16 kn
Dec35% 16 kn

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rainbow troutCommonly seen
Brown troutCommonly seen
WalleyeCommonly seen
Yellow perchCommonly seen
CrayfishCommonly seen

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Site details

A roughly 2,470-acre reservoir about 30 minutes southwest of Casper on Highway 220, around 100 feet deep, and the most accessible regularly dived site in central Wyoming. The dam area and Sandy Beach generally have the best visibility from June through August. The rocky bottom is stocked with trout, walleye and perch, and freshwater crawfish are common. Best accessed by boat, though some shore entries require only a short walk with gear.

boatshore

High-altitude dive profile; wind exposure on the open reservoir; boat traffic; past diver fatality reported.

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