Depth 19.81 m max depth
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The Scuba Ranch
Tyler, Texas, United States of America (USA)About this dive site
Explore the water around Texas
-Recreational dive quarry in Terrell, Texas -No instruction is provided by us, but we are a venue many instructors bring students to complete training -Depth avg is 35-40'. Deepest being in silos at 60-65', depending on water level -Aquifer fed, with an abundance of underwater wildlife, including fish, turtles, and freshwater jellyfish -Underwater attractions include boat wreckages, airplanes, and our park icon "Sisco the Shark" -Being freshwater, visibility varies depending on environmental factors and location in the lake. -Air-fill on site $10, no nitrox available -Rental gear is available, for a full list of rental gear pricing, see "FAQs" page of website -Training pool on-site for confined water scuba training, and is 4.5' in the shallow, and 13' in the deep. To make a reservation for the training pool, see the "reservations" page of our website -Open to public F/S/S May 1st-Oct 31st (W/Th by reservation on our website) -From Nov 1st-April 30th by reservation via website
Site details
Water type Fresh
Dive type Quarry
Useful Training
- PADI Open Water Diver
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Dive Conditions
Dive Types
- Quarry
Water Entry
- Other
- Shore/Beach
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Diver feedback
5.0
4 reviews
I once peed in my wet suit. It was on a dark night in January with my zipper stuck. It made me feel like dancing. Yes indeed it did. PADI stands for Put Another Dollar In.
I don't know where that picture is from, because at the lake you can't see further than 2 to 5 feet away, we almost run into the sunken attractions or other divers. Just check this video from July 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGYU8mxm15s&t=5s The place above water is very nice, clean and organized, and has a dive shop, but I don't see why I would pay $25 to get into that kind of water viz. Yeah yeah, they want to keep the lake natural, well whatever that means you can't see sh.... Sorry, I'm just tired of seeing this site in top locations when it is not a good dive. I feel duped into going there and ripped off.
Went there for the first time this weekend with SCUBA Steve’s from Tyler. Great place to dive. They had everything we needed. Easy entry into water. Most of items in lake have ropes attached from one to another, to make them easy to find. They even refill air tanks on site…. Check out their website
Great diving! Much to explore. You must see Sisco, the 51' steel shark, planes and boats, fish and more fish. Staff is excellent. Stay for the weekend, tent camp, RV hookups. Air fill station with rental equipment available.