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Dive Spot Guide•
Small Fish Country
Boat-entry reef slope north of Nabucco Islands.
Beginner-friendly boat dive with a shallow coral slope, sandy patches, and strong schooling fish life.
About Small Fish Country
Small Fish Country is a boat-entry sloping reef in the Maratua-Nabucco area, with a shallow coral top, sandy patches, and easy reef orientation that make the route straightforward to read. It works as a relaxed scuba day for newer divers, but the real draw is the schooling life and occasional bigger visitors that turn up on good days. Plan it for calm, settled weather and treat whale-shark encounters as a bonus rather than the whole point.
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Research Estimate At Small Fish Country
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Small Fish Country?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Small Fish Country Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef slopes from about 10m to roughly 25m, with boat entry and a mild current.
Best Season
April to October, with year-round diving possible on settled days.
Typical Conditions
Mild-current boat entry on a sloping reef with sandy patches and coral heads.
Safety & Access At Small Fish Country
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Keep the buddy close in 10-25m visibility, and give whale sharks and other large visitors plenty of room if they pass.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry only; use a local Maratua operator or resort boat.
Legal Notes
Follow Derawan conservation-area rules and local operator access arrangements.
Local Intel For Small Fish Country
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy-to-read reef slope for scuba, with mild current, clear guidance, and plenty of small-fish action.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat-entry reef is better as a scuba or supported snorkel dive.
Snorkeling
Good on calm days, with clear water and colorful reef life on the upper slope.
Recent Logged Visits At Small Fish Country
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Small Fish Country
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
