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Cayuga Lake Canal Boat Wreck (Aurora)

New York, United States
Open Water suggested18–21 m 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.

Wind model · graded 14h 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

Best: Thu
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–8:00
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue—
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:14 · Sunrise 6:42 · Sunset 19:24

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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. Jan77% 11 kn
  2. Feb74% 12 kn
  3. Mar68% 12 kn
  4. Apr70% 12 kn
  5. May85% 9 kn
  6. Jun87% 9 kn
  7. Jul97% 8 kn
  8. Aug91% 8 kn
  9. Sep94% 8 kn
  10. Oct88% 10 kn
  11. Nov70% 12 kn
  12. Dec60% 13 kn

July 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.

Marine life seen at this site

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

Species seen here

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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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