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Official Bass Lake site with access, hours, services, and depth statements.
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Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Freshwater quarry lake and training venue south of Johannesburg.
Bass Lake is a shore-access freshwater training lake near Henley on Klip, with calm surface water, quarry-style depth changes, and strong on-site support.
About Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a freshwater quarry lake south of Johannesburg with shore access, a broad training profile, and a long-running inland dive community. It combines calm surface water, practical on-site services, and enough depth variation to support everything from beginner training to more advanced freshwater dives. Expect a working dive lake rather than a scenic reef, with the appeal coming from easy logistics and structured dive training.
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Research Estimate At Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 4m
AccessSimple entry
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Henley on Klip - Bass Lake?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Henley on Klip - Bass Lake Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 23m
Depth Note
A walk-in slope drops into deeper quarry water, with the deepest point reported at about 23 m.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Still freshwater with a quarry profile, a noticeable thermocline below the surface, and visibility that can decline after repeated use.
Safety & Access At Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Set your computer for altitude, plan conservatively for freshwater conditions, and expect visibility to decline later in the day.
Access Restrictions
An entrance fee applies, opening hours are posted, and the main gate is locked overnight.
Legal Notes
The site is not in a marine protected area and no permit is required.
Local Intel For Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a classic inland training lake with shore access, calm surface water, fills, kit hire, and a quarry-style profile that supports beginner through advanced training.
Freediving
The calm surface and shore entry make shallow freedive practice possible, but the deeper quarry profile calls for conservative depth planning.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible in the shallow water and calm surface zones, though the site is much better known as a dive-training lake.
Recent Logged Visits At Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Henley on Klip - Bass Lake
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility4m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
