How deep is Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks?

Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks starts at 2.4 metres deep (8 feet). It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks a shore dive or a boat dive?

Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near 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 Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks?

Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks?

The best time to dive Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks is typically Summer and early fall. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks?

Divers at Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks in United States commonly report sightings of Crappie, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Walleye. Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill are recorded as common sightings, while Crappie and Walleye are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks

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Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks at a glance

Tygart Lake - Henderson Rocks is an intermediate shore dive site in West Virginia, United States with depths of from 2.4 m (8 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Crappie, Smallmouth bass, and Channel catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:27

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Site hazards: Vertical drop-off close to shore; limited visibility typical of WV reservoirs; boat traffic at the ramp

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First light 7:13 · Sunrise 7:40 · Sunset 18:27 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 01:27 GMT-4

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Bluegill

Best time: Summer and early fall

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.

January, 76% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
February, 68% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
March, 69% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
May, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
June, 93% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
October, 92% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
November, 77% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
December, 71% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots

July 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

Tygart Lake, a 1,750-acre Corps reservoir near Grafton in north-central West Virginia, reaches depths of about 130 ft and is one of the state's most-dived lakes. The best-known site is Henderson Rocks, a line of underwater cliffs running parallel to shore off the Pleasant Creek boat ramp: about 20 ft from shore, in 8 ft of water, the bottom drops vertically over the cliff face. Dive-club guides describe it as an easy wade-in wall dive.

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Vertical drop-off close to shore; limited visibility typical of WV reservoirs; boat traffic at the ramp

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