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Starvation Reservoir

Starvation, located in Northern Utah, is renowned as one of the prime spearfishing destinations in the region. Divers are treated to exceptional visibility, surpassing that of nearby lakes. The underwater landscape is adorned with captivating rock formations waiting to be explored.

In addition to spearfishing, Starvation offers abundant fishing opportunities for various species. Anglers can cast their lines and indulge in the thrill of catching Trout, Salmon, Walleye, Perch, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and carp.

With a maximum depth of 10m and visibility reaching up to 4m, Starvation caters to divers of all skill levels, from beginners to the most advanced. It is an ideal location for those seeking both adventure and tranquility underwater.

Located in Duchesne County, Utah, United States, Starvation is conveniently situated near US 40 and SR 6, making it easily accessible to divers from across the country. Explore the depths of Starvation and experience the wonders that this captivating dive site has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Starvation Reservoir

5.9
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Starvation Reservoir

Depth

10m

Visibility

4m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Starvation Reservoir

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

4.3 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

90km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

13.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Starvation Reservoir
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Dive Score Chart for Starvation Reservoir

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.663333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.5633333333333335/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Starvation Reservoir: 06:00
Sunset at Starvation Reservoir: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Starvation Reservoir are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
15:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.7 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 9.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Starvation Reservoir
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Starvation Reservoir

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Starvation Reservoir

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Starvation Reservoir

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Starvation Reservoir

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.0°C / 77.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.1m / 56.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Starvation Reservoir

Starvation Reservoir shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.0°C) and December the coldest (-11.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026

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