Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Lake Pleasant

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This is a generic dive site if you do not know the specific site you are diving at while diving Lake Pleasant. Open Water through Tec can all be enjoyed at this lake.

Crayfish, catfish, bass, perch, carp, and more can be found in the lake. There are also some illegally placed items in the lake to be found.

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Wildlife Species

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SSI Training Centers

13m / 43ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app

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Desert Tortoise

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Christmas Tree Reef

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Spillway

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Lake Pleasant 10 Lane Boat Ramp West

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Vicki’s Place

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Lake Pleasant - East of Boat Ramp

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Old Waddell Dam West Wall

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Vista Point

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Chaparral Aquatics Center

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Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center

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