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Meeks Bay

Meeks Bay

California, United States

Depth
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80m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Meeks Bay

California, United States

Meeks Bay
Depth
Depth Icon

80m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Meeks Bay

This bay was named after the Meeks brothers that harvested hay here in 1862. This dive starts off shallow and has gentle slopes to deeper waters. The sandy bottom has large amounts of old trees and boulders to the right or left sides of the bay. Houses a wide variety of marine life.

Meeks Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Inland, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

80m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

-1% at 78m / 21%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Mackinaw Trout
  • Minnows
  • Various
  • Whitefish
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

  • Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

  • Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

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