Athens_Scuba

Water Conditions
Visibility	average visibility of10 to 35 feet, can peak at 70 feet.
Water Surface Temp	Temperatures peak at 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer.
Water Thermal cline	There is no noticeable thermal cline in this lake.
Max Depth	The lake varies in depth from 24 to 35 feet
Under water sights	training platforms, piano, motorcycles, 2 buses, airplane, 2 cabin cruisers, houseboat, combine, 2 pump houses, and much more!
Information	7.5 acre spring fed lake with 9 entry docks. There are no boats or jet skis, allowed on this lake and fishing is prohibited.

Area Dive Shops

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Directions

Athens Scuba Park

(903) 675-5762

Located at Athens Scuba Park, Air fills and rentals.

From Dallas, take 175 South into Athens, turn left on 31 Hwy/Tyler. Turn left on Murchison and follow signs.

Motels
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Accommodations

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Motel 6

(903) 675-7511

Located at 205 Dallas Hwy 175. Free HBO, ESPN, and morning coffee in lobby, and kids 17 and under stay free.

Spanish Trace Inn

(800) 675-5173

From Athens Park, turn left on 31. Directly on right side of road. Refrigerator, Coffee Pot, Microwave, Fax, copier and Data Port available. Free HBO. Night Club with pool table.

Victoria Inn

(903) 677-1470

Located at 1803 Hwy 31 East. Free HBO, EPSN, CNN. Microwave, Coffee Maker, and Micro Fridge in room each room. Rolls & Juice in Lobby.

Camping
Facilities

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Athens Scuba Park

(903) 675-5762

Daily Gate Fee, $20 per dive, $10 per swimmer and watcher. RV and Electric fee is $25 per weekend or $10 per Day. Free Basic Camping.

Dinning Establishments	Main Menu	Address
Roma Italian Restaurant (903) 670-3351	Italian, Pizza, Hot and cold Subs,	607 East Tyler
Ole West Steak house (903) 675-8200	Steak	1502 East Tyler
Felipe's Mexican Restaurant (903) 677-1450	Mexican	1408 E. Tyler

Area Attractions

Description

Address

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

(903) 676-BASS

Over 300,000 gallons of exhibits.

5550 Flat Creek Rd.

Athens Texas Chamber of Commerce

903-675-5181

1206 S. Palestine Street, Athens, TX 75751