Les Davis Marine Park is an easily accessible popular dive site in Tacoma, WA. In any given weekend, some divers and/or dive courses are happening here! It can get crowded so be sure to get there early.
Address / Google Map
Address: 3427 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402 (Search “Les Davis Public Fishing Pier” on Google Maps). It is on the same stretch as Lobster Shop Wall.
Entry
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Dive Site Information
Dive Profile: Walk down the stairs (the last one is taller..) and swim to the buoy. Descend at the buoy, then swim right (~east), then you should see the start of the slabs and the ‘squirrl’. The slabs/artificial concrete reef starts at about 25 feet (7.5 m) and continues past the 80 foot (24 m). I always had an impression it can get deep but I often was cold before going further.
Current: Typically current insensitive, thus make it one of the popular training/beginner sites.
Bottom composition: Sands
Things to see: The regulars: plumose anenomies, rockfish, nudis, flounders, shrimp, and crabs
Check Tide Charts – Plan a safe, comfortable dive at PNWDiving.com or planyourdive.com
Dive Site Map
I can’t find where I downloaded the dive site map from, so sorry, I can’t give a proper acknowledgement. Let me know if you know the authors and I will credit them properly!
Food for thought for planning
Levels: Any. Popular training sites.
Facilities: Restrooms, snack bars, electric car chagers, picnic tables
Fees: Free
Parking: Free
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Other Activities: Fishing pier near by
Reference Materials
Visibility report: https://pnwdiving.com/les-davis
Tide & current: https://www.planyourdive.com/sites/les-davis
Dive site info: Northwest Dive Club, Divebuddy.com
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Please be aware that scuba diving is an inherently risky activity, even with certification and experience. The content on this blog reflects my personal opinions and experiences and should not be considered instructional. Always prioritize safety, seek guidance and certification from qualified diving professionals, and carefully consider the risks involved in any dives.
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