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Sand Hollow Reservoir

Utah, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested3–18 m (10–60 ft) 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 Common carp, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:46

Wind forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 16 h 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

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

2 kn wind (2 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable, 18:00–19:00 moderate

5 kn wind (5 kn wind)

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

2 kn wind (2 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

Tue8:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–15:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 moderate, 18:00–19:00 favorable

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

2 kn wind (2 kn wind)

ThuNot in the forecast yet

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 7:22 · Sunrise 7:49 · Sunset 18:46 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 22 Oct, 23:22 GMT-6

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: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, 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.

  1. January, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  2. February, 94% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  3. March, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  4. April, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 80% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  8. August, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 90% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  11. November, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 5 knots, historically most favorable

December 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 July 2026

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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