Bullhead Point Historical and Archeological District Wreck is a shore dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 0–3 m (0–10 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Very shallow · Cold fresh water · Occasional poor visibility from silt
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First light 5:54 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 19:08
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September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
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Data updated July 2026
Bullhead Point in Sturgeon Bay holds the abandoned hulls of three limestone-trade vessels — the steamers Empire State and Ida Corning and the schooner-barge Oak Leaf — burned and abandoned by the Sturgeon Bay Stone Company in the 1930s. The wrecks lie in 0-10 ft of water just off the city park and are partly visible above the surface. One of Wisconsin's easiest shipwreck shore dives and a popular snorkel and kayak stop.
Very shallow — watch buoyancy over fragile timbers
Protruding wreck timbers near the surface (hazard to boats and swimmers)
Cold fresh water
Occasional poor visibility from silt
Bullhead Point Historical and Archeological District Wreck ranges from 0 to 3 metres deep (0–10 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Bullhead Point Historical and Archeological District Wreck is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Divers at Bullhead Point Historical and Archeological District Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Smallmouth bass and Yellow perch. Smallmouth bass is recorded as common sightings, while Yellow perch is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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