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Lake Tenkiller - Tenkiller Scuba Park (Gene's Dive Area)

Oklahoma, United States
Open Water suggested3–18 m depthBoth entry

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 Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago
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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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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:55 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 20:29

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h 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, Channel catfish
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.

  1. Jan88% 10 kn
  2. Feb89% 10 kn
  3. Mar81% 11 kn
  4. Apr77% 11 kn
  5. May89% 9 kn
  6. Jun96% 8 kn
  7. Jul100% 7 kn
  8. Aug96% 8 kn
  9. Sep97% 7 kn
  10. Oct87% 9 kn
  11. Nov87% 10 kn
  12. Dec84% 10 kn

July 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
  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • Channel catfishCommonly seen
  • CrappieCommonly seen
  • PaddlefishRarely seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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