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Jackfish Alley
Jackfish Alley is a Mnemba-area boat dive with a deep drop-off and cavern.
Best as a guided boat dive for advanced divers: expect a deep Mnemba reef edge, a cavern section, and conditions that can shift with tide and current.
About Jackfish Alley
Jackfish Alley is a Mnemba-area boat dive built around a steep reef edge and a cavern section. It suits scuba divers who are comfortable with a deeper profile, a guide-led route, and changing water movement around the reef. The site is prized for busy fish life and clear-water planning, not for a casual shallow drift. Plan it as a conservative boat day from the northeast coast, with buoyancy control and gas management mattering more than speed.
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Research Estimate At Jackfish Alley
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Jackfish Alley?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Jackfish Alley Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 60m
Depth Note
Drop-off starts around 24 m and descends to roughly 60 m; cavern around 35 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer weather windows are usually the easiest boat days.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, boat access, and a current-sensitive reef profile; sea state can change quickly around Mnemba.
Safety & Access At Jackfish Alley
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The site includes a cavern around 35 m and reaches depths to about 60 m; appropriate training, gas planning, and overhead awareness are recommended.
Access Restrictions
No normal shore entry; this is a boat-based dive.
Legal Notes
Mnemba sits in a conservation area, so follow local marine-park rules and operator guidance.
Local Intel For Jackfish Alley
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a deeper boat dive with a cavern feature and a reef edge that rewards steady buoyancy and conservative planning.
Freediving
Not recommended for freediving; the interesting structure sits too deep and the route is planned as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main feature is a deeper reef profile that suits scuba rather than casual snorkelling.
Wildlife at Jackfish Alley
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Jackfish Alley
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Jackfish Alley
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
