Morrison Spring is a intermediate shore dive site in Florida, United States with depths of 3–30.2 m (10–99 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · 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.
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Site hazards: Cavern/overhead environment below ~45 ft
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July and August havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
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Mugil cephalus recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2013
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Morrison Springs is a 250-ft-diameter first-magnitude spring pool on the Choctawhatchee River floodplain, run as a free-spirited Walton County park with boardwalks, a swim platform and diver-friendly access. A sandy funnel drops to about 45 ft for open-water divers, while cavern-certified divers can enter two cavern rooms reaching roughly 90-99 ft; the deeper cave system beyond is sealed by collapse. Crystal-clear water (river conditions permitting) and easy entry make it one of the Panhandle's most popular training and recreation dives.
Cavern/overhead environment below ~45 ft — cavern or cave certification required to enter the cavern rooms (small room ~35 ft, large room to ~90-99 ft); the cave beyond is blocked by collapse and attempts to pass it are dangerous due to strong flow. Other hazards: silting in the funnel, swimmers and freedivers overhead, occasional alligators in the adjacent Choctawhatchee River, tannic water after river floods.
Morrison Spring has a depth range of 3–30.2 metres (10–99 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
Morrison Spring is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water for the basin (max ~45 ft); Cavern or Cave certification required to enter the cavern rooms below the overhang. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
The best time to dive Morrison Spring is typically Year-round, 68-72 F water; best visibility when the Choctawhatchee River is low — after heavy rain or river flooding the basin can turn dark and tannic. Weekday mornings beat the swim crowds.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Morrison Spring in United States commonly report sightings of Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish, Striped mullet, and Florida gar. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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