Dive-site story
Situated along the Black Canyon section of the Colorado River south of Hoover Dam, Willow Beach offers freshwater diving shaped by cold hypolimnetic river releases. The riverbed features rocky outcroppings, submerged trees, canyon walls, and fish hatchery infrastructure. Divers encounter stocked fish alongside resident river species against sheer canyon walls extending below the surface.
Steep submerged canyon drop-offs and rocky riverbed formations
Close encounters with stocked rainbow trout and large striped bass near the fish hatchery pier
Historical river debris, discarded equipment, and small submerged rivercraft
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer ambient surface air makes dive staging and thermal management easier during spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss | Common | ||||||||||||
| Striped bassMorone saxatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common carpCyprinus carpio | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
