Dive-site story
Eight Acre Lake is a dedicated inland diver-training and open-water swimming facility located near North Cave in East Yorkshire. Formed from a flooded former gravel pit, the lake features a flat, silty bottom interspersed with submerged training platforms and purpose-sunk attractions connected by guide lines. Sheltered banks keep surface waters calm, making it a reliable training spot throughout the British diving season.
Underwater trail linking sunken wrecks, vehicles, and airframes
Purpose-built training platforms suspended at various levels
Encounters with resident freshwater fish including large carp and trout
Easy shore entry via designated slipways and staging docks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and longer daylight hours occur during late spring through early autumn, though the site remains accessible year-round for drysuit training.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CarpCyprinus carpio | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common RoachRutilus rutilus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sterlet / SturgeonAcipenser ruthenus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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