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Lake Pleasant

Arizona, United States
Open Water suggested3–61 m depthBoth entry

Lake Pleasant at a glance

Lake Pleasant is a intermediate both dive site in Arizona, United States with depths of 3–61 m (10–200 ft). Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Striped bass, Largemouth bass, and White crappie. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 5h ago
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Site hazards: Heavy boat and PWC traffic in warm months; large seasonal water-level swings; summer thermocline with cold dark water below; submerged structures and old dam debris; rattlesnakes/cactus on shore approaches.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Sun6:00–20:00
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue6:00–20:00
Wed6:00–20:00
Thu6:00–20:00
Fri6:00–20:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:09 · Sunrise 5:36 · Sunset 19:34

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 5h 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: Striped bass, Largemouth bass, Bluegill
Best time: November-March for the best visibility and least boat traffic.

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.

  1. Jan90% 9 kn
  2. Feb81% 10 kn
  3. Mar81% 11 kn
  4. Apr81% 11 kn
  5. May87% 11 kn
  6. Jun90% 11 kn
  7. Jul92% 11 kn
  8. Aug91% 10 kn
  9. Sep91% 10 kn
  10. Oct96% 9 kn
  11. Nov96% 8 kn
  12. Dec99% 7 kn

December 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

  • Striped bassCommonly seen
  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • White crappieOccasionally seen
  • Channel catfishOccasionally seen
  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • CrayfishCommonly seen

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Site details

The Phoenix area's primary dive lake, a 10,000-acre reservoir in Lake Pleasant Regional Park reaching about 260 feet when full. Established dive areas include Vista Point, Sunset Ridge, the protected beginner cove east of the 10-Lane boat ramp (~30 ft), and the submerged Old Waddell Dam; shore dives commonly reach 60-100+ ft and boat dives can exceed 200 ft, making it a regional technical-diving venue. Winter visibility can hit 40-60 feet while summer drops to 5-10 feet.

boatshorewall

Heavy boat and PWC traffic in warm months; large seasonal water-level swings; summer thermocline with cold dark water below; submerged structures and old dam debris; rattlesnakes/cactus on shore approaches.

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