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Norfork Lake (Robinson Point / Henderson Bridge area)

Arkansas, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested6–46 m (20–150 ft) depthBoth entry

Norfork Lake (Robinson Point / Henderson Bridge area) at a glance

Norfork Lake (Robinson Point / Henderson Bridge area) is an intermediate both dive site in Arkansas, United States with depths of 6.1–45.7 m (20–150 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Striped bass, and Bluegill. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:19

Wind forecast for this hour · 8:00 · run 7 h ago
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Site hazards: Boat traffic, depth on the bridge and wall sites, thermoclines, submerged timber and fishing line

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Dive windows this week

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

6 kn wind (6 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

6 kn wind (6 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:00 · Sunrise 7:26 · Sunset 18:19 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 26 Oct, 00:26 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Striped bass, Bluegill, Crappie
Best time: April-October, with best visibility in spring

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. January, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  2. February, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  3. March, 76% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 72% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  6. June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  7. July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  8. August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 94% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  10. October, 92% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  12. December, 83% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots

August 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

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

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 June 2026

Site details

A clear Ozark reservoir near Mountain Home with about 31 charted dive sites concentrated around the Robinson Point, Hand Cove and Jordan recreation areas. The marquee attraction is the old Henderson Bridge, a massive concrete highway span submerged when the lake filled in the 1940s, lying near Robinson Point. Recreational diving is good at 20-40 ft, with deeper sites to 70 ft and a couple of wall dives dropping toward 150 ft. Spring visibility can reach 40-60 ft.

boatshorewall

Boat traffic, depth on the bridge and wall sites, thermoclines, submerged timber and fishing line

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