How deep is Jenny Lake?

Jenny Lake ranges from 6 to 30.5 metres deep (20–100 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Jenny Lake a shore dive or a boat dive?

Jenny Lake is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. 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.

Can beginners dive Jenny Lake?

Jenny Lake is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 6 to 30.5 metres (20–100 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Jenny Lake?

Summer. Summer season; park access and weather limit other times. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Jenny Lake?

Divers at Jenny Lake in United States commonly report sightings of Mountain whitefish, Cutthroat trout, and Lake trout. Mountain whitefish, Cutthroat trout, and Lake trout are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Jenny Lake?

High-altitude dive profile; very cold 40F water; remote park setting; depth at the underwater forest. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Jenny Lake

Wyoming, United States

Advanced suggested6–31 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Jenny Lake at a glance

Jenny Lake is an advanced boat dive site in Wyoming, United States with depths of 6–30.5 m (20–100 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Mountain whitefish, Cutthroat trout, and Lake trout. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 13h ago

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Site hazards: High-altitude dive profile; very cold 40F water; remote park setting; depth at the underwater forest.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Fri19:00–20:00

Sat18:00–20:00

Sun8:00–16:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–15:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:29 · Sunrise 6:58 · Sunset 19:40

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h 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

Best time: Summer.

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.

Jan99% 5 kn
Feb91% 7 kn
Mar95% 8 kn
Apr99% 8 kn
May98% 7 kn
Jun99% 8 kn
Jul100% 9 kn
Aug100% 8 kn
Sep100% 8 kn
Oct97% 7 kn
Nov98% 6 kn
Dec91% 6 kn

July, August, and September havetypically 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A glacial lake in Grand Teton National Park at about 6,783 feet elevation, one of only two lakes in the park where scuba diving is permitted (the other is Jackson Lake). Divers can descend into an underwater forest of trees deposited by shoreline landslides, reaching down to about 100 feet, with the dramatic Teton range as a backdrop. Boat access from the West Shore Boat Dock area is used to reach the dive zone, and water temperatures around 40F require a drysuit.

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High-altitude dive profile; very cold 40F water; remote park setting; depth at the underwater forest.

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