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Colorado Dive Conditions
Horsetooth Reservoir
See Larimer County Website. Water levels are changing, wood and fire debris in the water – watch your regulators on the surface towards shore. Rinse well friends, rinse well!
See local requirements posted by Larimer County. Items of note: all divers must have a buddy, buoy with dive flag and must call the ranger ahead of time. Boats are required to have both Alpha and Diver Down flag.
Prepare for limited visibility diving and cold water diving. If you are not certain of your abilities or equipment, contact a local dive expert or dive guide to ensure your safety.
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| Date | Dive Site | Surface | Thermocline | Temp | Vis | Sights | Notes/Cautions |
| Sep 27 2023 | Sunrise Beach | 52F | 16′, 30′ | 52/48/44.4F | 5′-10′ | Trash, engine block | Crowded, parking difficult. Paddleboarders topside. |
| May 27 2023 | South Beach | 53F | – | 50F | 0-5′ | Mud, rocks, fishing line | Boat traffic picking up. |
| Jun 9 2023 | Dixon Cove | 56F | 13, 30, 70 | 56/46/41 | 0-10′ | Rocks, SMB | DARK at depth. Water is fairly churned up from boaters, runoff, etc. Boaters do not recognize nor respect the Diver Down flag nor Alpha Flag. Kayaks and paddleboards do not respect the 100′ barrier. Vis improves below thermoclines. |
| Jun 9 2023 | Quarry Cove | 56F | 13, 30, 70 | 56/46/41 | 0-10′ | SMB, rocks, beer cans, CC. | DARK at depth. Water is fairly churned up from boaters, runoff, fire residue. Boaters do not recognize nor respect the Diver Down flag nor Alpha Flag. Kayaks and paddleboards do not respect the 100′ barrier. Vis improves below thermoclines. |
| Jun 9 2023 | Orchard Cove | 57F | 15, 35 | 57/46 | 0-5′ | CC, jig heads, plastic trash. | Full of boats, party barges and paddlers. Looking like the new “party cove”. |
| Jan 1 2024 | Santanka | 41F | – | 46F | 15′ | CC, SMB, dead trout | Fisherman, polar plungers and kayakers fighting for the same space. Be courteous. |
Carter Lake
See Larimer County Website.
See local requirements posted by Larimer County. Items of note: all divers must have a buddy, buoy with dive flag and must call the ranger ahead of time. Boats are required to have both Alpha and Diver Down flag.
Recommended for west shore: big bright yellow buoy with rigid flag holder.
Note: most boaters and paddleboarders do not know what a dive or alpha flag is, watch your head before surfacing.
Prepare for limited visibility diving and cold water diving. If you are not certain of your abilities or equipment, contact a local dive expert or dive guide to ensure your safety.
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| Last Updated | Dive Site | Surface | Thermocline | LowTemp | Vis | Sights | Notes/Cautions |
| Oct 18 2023 | Saddle | 58F | 17′, 28′ | 46F | 15′ | walleye, crawdads | Water lowering, getting muddy! |
| Jun 25 2023 | Bass Hole | 65F | 17′, 28′ | 44.4F | 8′-15′ | crawdads, small perch, small bluegill, walleye schools | Accessible by boat. Lots of drag line, bring a cutting tool, stay calm. |
| Sep 24 2022 | Coffin Rock | 68F | 17′, 28′ | 58F | 5-8′ | trout, crawdads | Accessible by boat. Lots of boat traffic, watch yourself. Lots of drag line, bring a cutting tool, stay calm. |
| Jun 25 2023 | Lure Tree Cove | 58 F | 15′ | 44.4F | 10-15′ | crawdads | Accessible by boat. Lots of fishermen. Too cold for the walleye spawn. |
| Jun 25 2023 | Sauger Hill | 66F | 18′, 28′ | 44.4F | 10′-15′ | small fish in rocks, walleye schools | Accessible by boat. Lots of boat traffic, watch yourself. Lots of drag line, bring a cutting tool, stay calm. |
| Apr 23 2023 | Paddle Noggin Point | 42F | – | 41F | 10′ | Crawdads | Accessible by walking – watch for rattlesnakes in the sun. Ramps are open, watch for boats. |
| Sep 25 2023 | North Pines Trailhead | 58F | 15′ | 44.4F | 8-15′ | Crawdads | Fishermen and drag fishing lines. |
| Jun 25 2023 | All Remains Nameless | 58F | 16′, 28′ | 44.4F | 10′ | Perch, Crappie, WE, SG, SB juvy, rocks. | Accessible by boat |
Aurora Reservoir
See local requirements posted by Aurora. Items of note: all divers must have a buddy, buoy with dive flag and must call the ranger ahead of time. Boats are required to have both Alpha and Diver Down flag.
Long paved walk into Scuba Beach. Very nice picnic area and lockers (bring your own lock) are available.
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| Date | Dive Site | Surface | Thermocline | Temp | Vis | Sights | Notes/Cautions |
| May 13 2023 | Scuba Beach | 50F | Unremarkable | 50F | 10′ | Airplane, WE, SG, CC Chironomids rising, crayfish hatch, water bugs, egg sacs. | Lots of random lines going in every direction. Trust your compass, check your air. Getting lost, stirring up the bottom, low vis. |
Out of State Nearby Dive Sites
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| Date | Location | Dive Site | Surface | Thermocline | Temp | Vis | Sights | Notes/Cautions |
| Apr 29 2023 | Midway, UT | Homestead Crater | 93F | — | 97F | 15-20′ | Scuba divers, swimmers, wagon wheel, alligator, skeleton with PPE | Look up before going up! |
| Apr 30 2023 | Santa Rosa, NM | Blue Hole | 63F | — | — | 40′ | Scuba divers, loads of crawdads | Stay warm. Watch for other divers. Remember you are at altitude and deep, use the altitude charts or pay attention to your computer. |
| Sep 6 2022 | Flaming Gorge, UT | Cart Creek Bridge | 68F | 18′ | 59F | 20′ | Walls, slight current, SMB, fishing tackle/line, rope. | 6053′ Altitude dive! (mean 212) Watch your ascent/time, driving over passes. Fisherman, boats topside. Cliff jumpers, paddleboarders, kids and dogs. Steep hike down trail – 100 yards +. Loose rock. |
| Sep 7 2022 | Flaming Gorge, UT | Mustang Ridge | 68F | 25′ | 60F | 25′ | Rock walls, loads of fishing line, garbage. SMB | 6359′ Altitude dive! (mean 212) Watch your ascent/time, driving over passes. SMB, heavy paddleboard traffic. Easy shore entry, parking fee. Multiple thermoclines. |
| Sep 6 2022 | Flaming Gorge, UT | Sunny Cove | 70F | 18′ | 62F | 15′ | Rock walls, loads of fishing line, garbage. SMB | 6359′ Altitude dive! (mean 212) Watch your ascent/time, driving over passes. Trout, SMB, boat traffic, stay away from dock/ramp.Easy shore entry, parking fee. |
| Sep 6 2022 | Flaming Gorge, UT | Osprey Island | 68F | 30′ | 60F | 25′ | Rock walls, slot canyons, turbine sounds on the dam side, caverns. SMB. | 6053′ Altitude dive! (mean 212). Boat dive best, or a long swim through boat traffic. 30′ rope will take you to slot canyons. |
Dive Site Sights Key
CC: Crawdads/crayfish
SMB: Small mouth bass
WE: Walleye
SG: Sauger
RBT: Rainbow Trout
LMB: Large mouth bass
SB: Striped bass
