Diving Regulations in Kentucky
Where Skin or SCUBA diving is prohibited in Kentucky?
Skin and scuba diving is prohibited in all lakes that are owned or managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. The exceptions to this regulation are:
- During emergencies
- On Greenbo Lake
- During salvage operations, provided that written permission has been granted by the regional director or law enforcement officer responsible for the body of water where the proposed diving operation is to take place.
What is required on a diving boat in Kentucky?
Anyone diving in an area where there are or might be boats are required to display the diver’s flag. The diver’s flag is red with a white diagonal stripe and should be displayed on the surface of the water (on a buoy, boat or other floating platform) by any person or group of persons engaged in diving.
Vessels involved in a diving operation must display a white and blue alpha flag. The flag indicates that the vessel is involved in a diving activity and has restricted maneuverability.
How far must you be from a diver down flag?
Divers must stay within 50 feet of the flag.
Boaters must not approach within 100 feet from diver’s flags.
