Indian Reef

Best months: Sep–Jan

Protected Area

Kellett Bluff Voluntary No-take

Why dive here

With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Indian Reef offers some of Pacific Northwest's richest reef diving. Water ranges 7-17°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeSep–Jan

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Orcas and Seals & Sea Lions · 35+ species recorded

Water7-17°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterReef dive

Indian Reef, tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, is one of those sites we always recommend for divers looking for something a bit different than the usual kelp forests. It's not a dramatic drop-off, more of a sprawling, undulating landscape of rocky outcroppings and crevices. The current here can be assertive, so we usually plan our dives around slack tide, which makes exploring a lot more enjoyable. What we really love about Indian Reef is the sheer density of bottom dwellers. You’ll spot Slender Sole almost camouflaged against the substrate, and the way the Shiner Perch dart in and out of the crevices is always a treat. Keep an eye out for Blackbelly Eelpouts poking their heads from rocky hideaways, their odd, almost cartoonish faces are a favourite of ours. We’ve also had some fantastic encounters with Dungeness Crabs scuttling across the seabed, and once, a curious Gray Whale passed by in the distance – a truly memorable moment. This spot is definitely for divers who appreciate the subtler beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and who aren't afraid of a bit of a workout against the flow.