Dive-site story
Formed by Blakely Mountain Dam, this vast reservoir in the Ouachita Mountains offers some of the clearest freshwater diving in the region. Submerged standing timber, flooded rock quarries, and steep shale drop-offs define the underwater landscape. Divers frequently explore intentional fish attractors and designated underwater trails marked with navigational lines.
Submerged standing hardwood forest remnants preserved in cold, deep water
Flooded stone formations and steep shale bluffs
Underwater navigation trails featuring sunken runabout boats and training platforms
Encounters with large predatory freshwater game fish near sunken brush piles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings the most comfortable surface temperatures, though strong thermoclines persist at deeper levels throughout the summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped BassMorone saxatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Freshwater JellyfishCraspedacusta sowerbii | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| WalleyeSander vitreus | Common |
Marine forecast
