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Hospital Hole, Weeki Wachee River
 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607
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Max Depth: 141-150ft/43-46m
Average Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Summer: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Winter: 71-75°F/22-24°C
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Hospital Hole is a submarine sink located in the Weeki Wachee River. It is in a sharp bend (third bend) 1,000 feet upstream from State Hwy 595 bridge. The name comes from local legend where it is told that injured fish come to this site to be healed before returning to the sea. Access is restricted from land, but the site can be easily accessed via boat or canoe from
Roger’s Park. The park is open year round and has a boat dock with a launch ramp. The park collects a $2 fee (per vehicle) during daylight hours in the summer. The opening of the sink is about 30 ft across is easily seen through the river water. Visibility is usually excellent down to the hydrogen sulfide layer at about 70’. Since this is an artificial ceiling (blocks daylight) you should dive this as though it were a cave dive. However, finding a tie off for your primary may prove difficult as the walls of the sink are very smooth. The maximum width of the sink is about 150 ft and maximum depth is around 140 feet. There is quite a bit of graffiti on the walls and makes for a laugh. The shape of the sink itself is like a small boot with no passage or major overhangs. The ceiling gently slopes upward towards the opening.
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