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Comal River Drift Dive

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

The spring-fed Comal River at New Braunfels supports a shallow recreational drift dive documented by current Texas dive operators.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessPublic access points are subject to city rules, closures, parking limits, flow and recreation traffic.
ExperienceCertified divers comfortable with current, shallow-water buoyancy, shore exits and busy public waterways
Maximum depthVery shallow; approximately 5 ft average on the commonly described route
Best seasonFlooding, high flow, debris, municipal closures and heavy recreation can stop diving.
VisibilityDependent on flow, weather, crowds and bottom disturbance.

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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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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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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

Short spring-fed river, shallow drift, fish and crawfish.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm river status and plan legal entry and exit points before entering.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Current, flood releases, debris, fishing line, shallow obstructions, public traffic, slippery entries and limited exits.

At the site

Facilities and support

Public-park facilities vary by entry point.

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.