How deep is Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area)?

Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) ranges from 3 to 18.3 metres deep (10–60 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) can be dived from shore or by boat. 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.

What will I see at Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area)?

Divers at Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Paddlefish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Crappie. Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Crappie are recorded as common sightings, while Paddlefish 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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Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) at a glance

Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area) is a both dive site in Oklahoma, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Paddlefish, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Low visibility (3-10 ft typical in summer); boat traffic outside the buoyed dive area; entanglement on attractions

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First light 7:10 · Sunrise 7:36 · Sunset 18:31 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 26 Oct, 12:27 GMT-5

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What Divers Say

Known for: Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, Bluegill

Best time: Weekends May-September for guided fun dives; spring/fall for better visibility

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, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
March, 81% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
September, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
October, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
November, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
December, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots

July has 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

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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

Lake Tenkiller in the Cookson Hills is Oklahoma's best-known dive lake, and its designated scuba park near Strayhorn Landing on the south end has been served by Gene's Aqua Pro dive shop since 1971. Sunken attractions include an airplane fuselage, school bus, Coast Guard helicopter and several boats, with a 'Grand Tour Challenge' linking seven of them. Dives in the area run to about 60 ft with visibility typically 3-10 ft (better, 8-28 ft, in cooler months).

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Low visibility (3-10 ft typical in summer); boat traffic outside the buoyed dive area; entanglement on attractions

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