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Champlain II

New York, United States
Open Water suggested5–11 m depthBoat entry

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Champlain II at a glance

Champlain II is a boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 4.6–10.7 m (15–35 ft). The best time to dive is typically Late spring through fall (roughly June-October) while the preserve mooring buoys are deployed; summer offers the warmest water and best visibility.. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Rock bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
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Site hazards: Cold freshwater year-round below the surface layer; variable visibility and silt over the wreck debris; recreational boat traffic near the mooring; fragile protected historic structure - no penetration, no anchoring on the wreck, and removal of artifacts is illegal.

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Dive windows this week

No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 9:01 · Sunrise 9:35 · Sunset 0:25

Source: Open-Meteo marine · graded 4h 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: Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Rock bass
Best time: Late spring through fall (roughly June-October) while the preserve mooring buoys are deployed; summer offers the warmest water and best visibility.

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

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

Marine life seen at this site

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

Species seen here

  • Smallmouth bassCommonly seen
  • Yellow perchCommonly seen
  • Rock bassCommonly seen
  • Pumpkinseed sunfishCommonly seen
  • Zebra musselCommonly seen
  • CrayfishCommonly seen
  • Northern pikeOccasionally seen
  • Freshwater drum (sheepshead)Occasionally seen
  • Lake troutRarely seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The Champlain II was a 244-ft sidewheel steamer launched in Burlington in 1868 as the Oakes Ames and converted to a passenger vessel in 1874. She ran hard aground near Barn Rock north of Westport, NY on the night of July 16, 1875, and today about 160 ft of her lower hull and machinery debris rest on a sloping bottom in 15-35 ft of water close to the New York shore. The site is a designated underwater historic preserve marked by a yellow mooring buoy with underwater interpretive signage, and free annual diver registration is required.

boatwreck

Cold freshwater year-round below the surface layer; variable visibility and silt over the wreck debris; recreational boat traffic near the mooring; fragile protected historic structure - no penetration, no anchoring on the wreck, and removal of artifacts is illegal.

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