How deep is Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Sand Hollow Reservoir has a depth range of 3–18.3 metres (10–60 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Sand Hollow Reservoir?

The best time to dive Sand Hollow Reservoir is typically Late spring through fall for warmest water; weekdays to avoid boat traffic.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Sand Hollow Reservoir?

Divers at Sand Hollow Reservoir in United States commonly report sightings of Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Black crappie, Common carp, and Crayfish. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Sand Hollow Reservoir

Utah, United States

Open Water suggested3–18 m depthBoth entry

Sand Hollow Reservoir at a glance

Sand Hollow Reservoir is a both dive site in Utah, United States with depths of 3–18.3 m (10–60 ft). Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 2h ago

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Site hazards: Heavy boat and PWC traffic outside the dive area (dive flag required); variable visibility; mild altitude (~3,000 ft); summer crowds.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Sun7:00–21:00

Mon7:00–21:00

Tue7:00–21:00

Wed7:00–21:00

Thu7:00–21:00

Fri7:00–21:00

Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:04 · Sunrise 6:34 · Sunset 20:46

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 2h 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, Crayfish

Best time: Late spring through fall for warmest water; weekdays to avoid boat traffic.

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.

Jan97% 7 kn
Feb94% 8 kn
Mar84% 10 kn
Apr91% 11 kn
May80% 12 kn
Jun81% 12 kn
Jul84% 12 kn
Aug91% 11 kn
Sep90% 10 kn
Oct98% 8 kn
Nov98% 6 kn
Dec100% 5 kn

December 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
Black crappieOccasionally seen
Common carpOccasionally seen
CrayfishCommonly seen

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Site details

A warm, red-sandstone-rimmed reservoir in Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, completed in 2002 and now southern Utah's most popular training and recreation dive. A designated scuba area holds purpose-sunk attractions including a twin-engine Cessna 320, a 26-foot Reinell boat, a VW-style bus, toilets, a practice bomb and a buoyancy course, lying at roughly 35-60 feet. Summer water reaches 75-80 F with 15-20 ft visibility, and the reservoir is dived year-round.

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Heavy boat and PWC traffic outside the dive area (dive flag required); variable visibility; mild altitude (~3,000 ft); summer crowds.

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