How deep is General Butler Wreck?

General Butler Wreck has a depth range of up to 12 metres (39 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive General Butler Wreck?

General Butler Wreck is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water (suitable for all certified divers) certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at General Butler Wreck?

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

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IntermediateBoat entry

General Butler Wreck

Q: When is the best time to dive General Butler Wreck?

The best time to dive General Butler Wreck is typically Summer preserve season, when registration is open and the preserve sites are buoyed for diving.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

Vermont, United States

Open Water suggested12 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

General Butler Wreck at a glance

General Butler Wreck is a intermediate boat dive site in Vermont, United States with depths of up to 12 m (39 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Zebra mussels. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago

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Site hazards: Cold freshwater conditions typical of Lake Champlain; the wreck is heavily colonized by zebra mussels. Penetration of the historic hull is prohibited.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat

Sun6:00–21:00

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 4:59 · Sunrise 5:33 · Sunset 20:25

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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: Summer preserve season, when registration is open and the preserve sites are buoyed for diving.

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.

Jan89% 9 kn
Feb91% 9 kn
Mar85% 10 kn
Apr84% 10 kn
May91% 9 kn
Jun90% 8 kn
Jul97% 7 kn
Aug90% 7 kn
Sep96% 7 kn
Oct91% 8 kn
Nov89% 9 kn
Dec86% 9 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

Zebra musselsCommonly seen

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Site details

General Butler Wreck is a wreck dive located in United States. The site is reached by boat.

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Cold freshwater conditions typical of Lake Champlain; the wreck is heavily colonized by zebra mussels. Penetration of the historic hull is prohibited.

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