NBM Dive Site Resource
Flaming Gorge Reservoir — Wyoming
Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
The Wyoming reach of a large high-desert reservoir where federal sources expressly list scuba diving.
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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.
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycushWyoming Game and Fish identifies lake trout as a defining Flaming Gorge fish. Divers are most likely to encounter them near steep rocky slopes and deep main-channel structure.
Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Burbot
Lota lotaWyoming Game and Fish documents an established nonnative burbot population. Burbot are most active after dark and favor rocky shelves near the bottom.
USFWS Mountain-PrairieOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieuWyoming Game and Fish reports smallmouth bass are becoming more prevalent in Flaming Gorge. Divers may encounter them along rocky points and submerged structure.
Eric Engbretson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Site media
Photographs
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Contributor media
Dive videos
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Location map
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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.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.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Clear reservoir water, red-rock canyon scenery, trout, steep walls, and broad remote shoreline.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Confirm U.S. Forest Service/Bureau of Reclamation alerts, Wyoming access point, weather, water level, legal entry, and dive-flag rules.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Altitude, extreme depth, cold water, wind, waves, boat traffic, remote response, and changing reservoir level.
At the site
Facilities and support
National recreation area campgrounds, ramps, marinas, and visitor facilities; dive support is offsite.
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.