How deep is Lake Ouachita?

Lake Ouachita has a depth range of 3–18.3 metres (10–60 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Lake Ouachita?

The best time to dive Lake Ouachita is typically Fall through spring for best visibility; summer visibility drops. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Lake Ouachita?

Divers at Lake Ouachita in United States commonly report sightings of Largemouth bass, Striped bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Channel catfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Lake Ouachita

Arkansas, United States

Open Water suggested3–18 m depthBoth entry

Lake Ouachita at a glance

Lake Ouachita is a both dive site in Arkansas, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Bluegill. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Heavy boat traffic in season, wind chop in open basins, fishing line on structure, thermoclines

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–21:00

Tue9:00–21:00

Wed8:00–21:00

Thu7:00–21:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:50 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 20:19

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Crappie

Best time: Fall through spring for best visibility; summer visibility drops

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.

Jan83% 9 kn
Feb91% 9 kn
Mar83% 10 kn
Apr78% 10 kn
May89% 8 kn
Jun98% 8 kn
Jul98% 7 kn
Aug98% 7 kn
Sep100% 7 kn
Oct96% 8 kn
Nov91% 8 kn
Dec90% 9 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

Largemouth bassCommonly seen
Striped bassOccasionally seen
BluegillCommonly seen
CrappieCommonly seen
Channel catfishOccasionally seen
Freshwater jellyfish (Craspedacusta sowerbii)Seasonal

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Arkansas's largest lake and one of its cleanest, set in the Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs, with roughly 30 charted dive spots around its uninhabited islands. Named sites include Crawdad Island, Zebra Rock, 'Tip of Snoopy's Ear' and Disappearing Island, plus submerged rock formations and remnants of pre-impoundment structures. Visibility runs 15-20 ft on the west end and up to 40 ft near Blakely Mountain Dam, which is also the most practical shore-diving area; most other sites are boat dives.

boatshore

Heavy boat traffic in season, wind chop in open basins, fishing line on structure, thermoclines

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