How deep is Blue Lake (Wendover)?

Blue Lake (Wendover) ranges from 0 to 18.3 metres deep (0–60 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Blue Lake (Wendover) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Blue Lake (Wendover) is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Blue Lake (Wendover)?

Late fall through early spring, when algae is absent and water stays warm (~85 F at depth). None, dived year-round; summer algae bloom degrades visibility and insects are intense. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Blue Lake (Wendover)?

Divers at Blue Lake (Wendover) in United States commonly report sightings of Green sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Tilapia. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Tilapia are recorded as common sightings, while Green sunfish is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Blue Lake (Wendover)

Utah, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested0–18 m depthShore entry

Blue Lake (Wendover) at a glance

Blue Lake (Wendover) is a shore dive site in Utah, United States with depths of 0–18.3 m (0–60 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Green sunfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Remote desert location with no services or cell coverage; long gear carry on a boardwalk over marsh; silty bottom; summer mosquitoes/horseflies; algae bloom can reduce visibility to under 3 ft.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

Fri12:00–14:00

Sat8:00–20:00

Sun8:00–14:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–18:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:45 · Sunrise 7:13 · Sunset 19:51

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h 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: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Tilapia

Best time: Late fall through early spring, when algae is absent and water stays warm (~85 F at depth).

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.

Jan95% 7 kn
Feb88% 9 kn
Mar76% 12 kn
Apr63% 13 kn
May61% 13 kn
Jun67% 13 kn
Jul69% 12 kn
Aug75% 12 kn
Sep84% 10 kn
Oct91% 8 kn
Nov96% 7 kn
Dec91% 7 kn

November 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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Micropterus salmoides recorded here Dec (4 records)
most recent 2015
Micropterus dolomieu recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2011

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A 9-acre, 60-foot-deep geothermal spring-fed pond in the desert about 16 miles south of Wendover on BLM-managed wetlands within the Utah Test and Training Range. Bottom water holds near 85 F year-round, making it Utah's main winter training site, with two submerged platforms and diver-placed metal sculptures (hammerhead, turtle, rhino, praying mantis), boats and other objects to explore. A boardwalk crosses the marsh from the parking area to the water; summer algae blooms can cut visibility to a few feet.

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Remote desert location with no services or cell coverage; long gear carry on a boardwalk over marsh; silty bottom; summer mosquitoes/horseflies; algae bloom can reduce visibility to under 3 ft.

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