How deep is Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge?

Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge reaches a maximum depth of 7.6 metres (25 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge a shore dive or a boat dive?

Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge 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. Basic facilities are recorded at or near 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 Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge?

The best time to dive Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge is typically Summer months within the April-October season. Seasonal closures are recorded: Diving permitted 10am-6pm, April through October. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge?

Divers at Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge in United States commonly report sightings of Crappie, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish. Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish are recorded as common sightings, while Crappie 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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Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge

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Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge at a glance

Greenbo Lake Scuba Refuge is a shore dive site in Kentucky, United States with depths of up to 7.6 m (25 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Crappie, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Low visibility typical of a small fishing lake; fishing line and angler traffic outside refuge boundaries

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What Divers Say

Known for: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish

Best time: Summer months within the April-October season

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.

January, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 78% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
March, 78% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
April, 80% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
May, 90% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
June, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
October, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
November, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
December, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots

July and August have typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A designated 10-acre scuba refuge inside Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in northeastern Kentucky, the first of its kind in the state park system (opened 2013). The 225-acre fishing lake averages about 25 ft deep in the refuge area and gives Tri-State (KY/OH/WV) divers a sanctioned freshwater training and fun-dive spot. Divers sign in and out at the lodge and must display dive flags.

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Low visibility typical of a small fishing lake; fishing line and angler traffic outside refuge boundaries

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