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Cayuga Lake Canal Boat Wreck (Aurora)

New York, United States
Open Water suggested18–21 m (59–70 ft) depthBoat entry

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Cayuga Lake Canal Boat Wreck (Aurora) at a glance

Cayuga Lake Canal Boat Wreck (Aurora) is an intermediate boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 18–21.3 m (59–70 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Zebra mussel, Round goby, and Smallmouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:09

Wind forecast for this hour · 18:00 · run 17 h ago
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Site hazards: Cold fresh water and thermoclines, depth (~70 ft), low light/visibility on the bottom, fragile historic wreck, boat traffic.

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Dive windows this week

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Mon8:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–19:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Thu8:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–19:00 favorable

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Sat8:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–19:00 moderate

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:03 · Sunrise 7:32 · Sunset 18:09 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 01:21 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Zebra mussel, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch
Best time: Summer through early fall.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 77% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  2. February, 74% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  3. March, 68% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  4. April, 70% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  6. June, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  7. July, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  9. September, 94% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  10. October, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  11. November, 70% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  12. December, 60% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 13 knots

July has typically 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.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A well-preserved mid-1800s canal boat wreck in Cayuga Lake, one of the Finger Lakes, lying in about 70 feet of water roughly half a mile offshore and two miles northwest of Aurora. The hull and deck are identifiable (covered in algae and mussels), with cargo-hold ports still defined, a large rudder attached to the stern, an intact bow, and coal still in the holds. A boat dive guided by local Finger Lakes operators.

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Cold fresh water and thermoclines, depth (~70 ft), low light/visibility on the bottom, fragile historic wreck, boat traffic.

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