Bull Shoals Lake

Unique freshwater lake with forests, walls, wrecks, and fish.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique underwater experience. The area features rock walls, some with intriguing caverns and formations. Underwater forests of oak and hickory trees create a fascinating visual landscape. Divers can explore long gravel points teeming with fish. Hundreds of man-made brush piles provide abundant habitat for a diverse range of aquatic life. There are also submerged remnants such as sunken farm implements, boats, and even a destroyer escort – adding historical interest to the dive. This site provides opportunities for exploring varied underwater features and encountering numerous fish species.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckwall divecavernfreshwaterboat diveunique topographybeginner friendly

Marine Life

walleyecrappiecatfishperchlargemouth basssmallmouth bassstriperwhite basslong-nose garsuckersturtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth is beginner-friendly; caverns and wrecks interest advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficentanglementvariable visibilityoverhead environments
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

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