Massachusetts provides a variety of diving locations and exploration possibilities. Cape Ann affords numerous shore-diving locations, with countless varieties of fish (tautog, flounder, skate, striped bass, and squid, to name but a few!) In addition, lobster and crab can also be found in most rocky areas. An abundance of interesting wrecks can also be accessed from shore.

Massachusetts

Barnstable County

Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

United States

This freshwater pond covers 20 acres, and is a popular OW training site for local dive shops.  Maximum depth is 57', and usual visibility is 5'-25'.  Temperatures range from about 40 degrees in the winter, to low-80's in the summer.  Over the years a variety of things have been sunk in the pond, including a Saab, a cabin cruiser and a couple of tire piles and a training platform.  All diving is accessible from shore, and visitors are able to park near the water.  This pond has a variety of fish, including perch, trout, bass and freshwater eels.  There is a $7.00 parking fee for non-residents in the summer.  There are no public restrooms.



Hathaway's Pond