How deep is Lonestar?

Lonestar reaches a maximum depth of 21.9 metres (72 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Lonestar a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lonestar is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. No facilities are recorded at 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.

Can beginners dive Lonestar?

Lonestar is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 21.9 metres (72 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Lonestar?

Divers at Lonestar in United States commonly report sightings of Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, Red snapper, and Lookdown. Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, and Red snapper are recorded as common sightings, while Lookdown 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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Lonestar

Q: What hazards are recorded at Lonestar?

Low visibility is the main issue — TPWD notes diving on its nearshore reef sites may be limited by lack of water clarity. Open-Gulf exposure means current, chop, and weather-dependent conditions. Red snapper thrive on these reefs and the site is fished, so expect fishing boat traffic and possible monofilament/leader entanglement on the structures. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

Texas, United States

AOW suggestedLow visibility is the main issue22 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Lonestar at a glance

Lonestar is an intermediate boat dive site in Texas, United States with depths of up to 21.9 m (72 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago

0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Low visibility is the main issue

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Fri8:00–19:00

Sat8:00–16:00

Sun8:00–20:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:48 · Sunrise 7:11 · Sunset 19:37

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.8 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, Red snapper

Best time: April through October, the prime Texas dive season, when Gulf water is warmest (24-30 C) and visibility is at its seasonal best; calm-wind summer days give the best odds offshore.

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.

Jan34%17°C1.6 m
Feb53%17°C1.4 m
Mar47%19°C1.4 m
Apr42%23°C1.5 m
May51%26°C1.3 m
Jun61%29°C1.3 m
Jul90%29°C1.0 m
Aug95%30°C0.8 m
Sep93%30°C0.9 m
Oct60%28°C1.3 m
Nov56%24°C1.4 m
Dec59%20°C1.3 m

August 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Lonestar Reef (MU-770L) sits about 10 nautical miles off Port Aransas in 72 ft (22 m) of water, where the Texas Parks & Wildlife artificial reef program placed three sunken barges; at 31 acres it is among the program's oldest and smallest sites. It serves mainly as a fishing reef rather than a dive destination, but the structure holds fish typical of Texas nearshore artificial reefs, including red snapper, sheepshead, and schooling Atlantic spadefish. Plan around Gulf conditions: nearshore water clarity is often poor, with the warmest water and best visibility from April through October. Boat access only.

reef

Low visibility is the main issue — TPWD notes diving on its nearshore reef sites may be limited by lack of water clarity. Open-Gulf exposure means current, chop, and weather-dependent conditions. Red snapper thrive on these reefs and the site is fished, so expect fishing boat traffic and possible monofilament/leader entanglement on the structures.

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