How deep is Daniel Lyons Wreck?

Daniel Lyons Wreck has a depth range of up to 33.5 metres (110 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Daniel Lyons Wreck?

Daniel Lyons Wreck is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water with deep experience certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Daniel Lyons Wreck?

The best time to dive Daniel Lyons Wreck is typically June-September; visibility ranges 40-100 ft. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Daniel Lyons Wreck?

Divers at Daniel Lyons Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Burbot and Zebra/quagga mussels. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Daniel Lyons Wreck

Wisconsin, United States

AOW suggestedDepth ~110 ft near recreational limits34 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Daniel Lyons Wreck at a glance

Daniel Lyons Wreck is a advanced boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of up to 33.5 m (110 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Burbot and Zebra/quagga mussels. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Depth ~110 ft near recreational limits · Cold bottom temperatures 40-42°F · Open-lake exposure eight miles offshore

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–21:00

Tue6:00–21:00

Wed6:00–21:00

Thu6:00–21:00

Fri6:00–21:00

Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:55 · Sunrise 5:29 · Sunset 20:22

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Best time: June-September; visibility ranges 40-100 ft

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.

Jan77% 12 kn
Feb65% 13 kn
Mar57% 13 kn
Apr60% 14 kn
May81% 11 kn
Jun78% 11 kn
Jul90% 10 kn
Aug90% 10 kn
Sep94% 10 kn
Oct72% 12 kn
Nov60% 13 kn
Dec70% 13 kn

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.

Marine life seen at this site

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

Species seen here

BurbotOccasionally seen
Zebra/quagga musselsCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The schooner Daniel Lyons sank in October 1878 after being rammed by the schooner Kate Gillett, settling in 110 ft of water eight miles northeast of Algoma. The wreck is somewhat broken but nearly all hull structure and rigging are represented, with frequently excellent visibility (40-100 ft) that makes it a favorite of advanced divers and underwater photographers. A WHS seasonal mooring buoy marks the site.

boatwreck

Depth ~110 ft near recreational limits

Cold bottom temperatures 40-42°F

Open-lake exposure eight miles offshore

Entanglement in rigging wire and wreck debris

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