Map of Lake Lanier - West Bank Park
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BeginnerShore Dive

Lake Lanier - West Bank Park

Georgia, United States
Depth5–25 ft (1.5–7.6 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water
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Late spring through fall for warmth; winter offers slightly better visibility

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The main scuba spot on Lake Lanier near Buford Dam, with two diveable areas known locally as Mask Cove and Divers Cove. The training cove is closed to boat traffic, with a hazard buoy in about 25 ft of water and a pair of large concrete blocks to navigate to. Atlanta-area shops use it constantly for open water checkouts, rescue scenarios and DPV/drysuit training; visibility is low and the water cold below the thermocline.

Quick Facts

Depth Range1.5m – 7.6m
CertificationOpen Water
Gear7mm wetsuit or drysuit most of the year, dive light, compass for navigation in low visibility, dive flag
HazardsVery low visibility (often under 10 ft), cold water below the thermocline, occasional fishing line and lures, boat traffic outside the protected cove
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