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Aurora Reservoir Scuba Area

Aurora, Colorado, United States

A city-managed seasonal scuba and training area within Aurora Reservoir.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessPublic park
ExperienceOpen water and training dives
Maximum depthAbout 50 ft / 15 m in the designated area
Best seasonApril 1-Oct. 31, dawn to dusk
VisibilityOften limited; conditions vary

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

Walleye (Sander vitreus) — photograph
Established reservoir fish

Walleye

Sander vitreus

The City of Aurora lists walleye in Aurora Reservoir and publishes a reservoir-specific harvest limit. Divers may encounter them near depth changes and structure, particularly in lower light.

Sam Stukel/USFWS

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Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) — photograph
Established schooling fish

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

The City of Aurora lists yellow perch in Aurora Reservoir. Divers may encounter compact schools near bottom structure or vegetation, with depth changing by season.

Robert Colletta

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Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) — photograph
Established bottom-oriented fish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The City of Aurora lists channel and blue catfish for the reservoir. This connection is specifically to channel catfish; bottom structure and subdued light provide the most plausible encounters.

Sam Stukel/USFWS

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates39.61815, -104.65388
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Buoy-marked dive area, open-water swim course, and ADA-accessible water path.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use only the designated scuba area. A park day or annual pass is required; night diving is prohibited.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Limited visibility, cold water, altitude, entanglement, and strict area boundaries.

At the site

Facilities and support

Parking and park facilities; no scuba rental gear onsite.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.