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Lake Longhorn

Houston, Texas, United States
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Houston's premier training lake with sunken boats and attractions.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
11m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Houston, Texas. Lake Longhorn offers a unique open water diving experience with a goal of becoming the area's premier training facility. The lake features multiple large boats and swim-throughs designed to enhance underwater exploration. Topwater docks equipped with ladders provide easy access for divers and snorkelers. The site is continually expanding its attractions. Visibility ranges from 3 feet to 30 feet, influenced by Houston’s weather conditions. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from the low 50s Fahrenheit to the high 80s Fahrenheit. The lake's maximum depth reaches approximately 35 feet, with an average depth of around 25 feet.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckswim-throughbeginner friendlytraining

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth, easy shore access, and designed for training.

Hazards:
poor visibilityentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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