Iris Wreck is a shore dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 0–1.2 m (0–4 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point
Site hazards: Extremely shallow · Active harbor
All 3 hazards ↓Dive windows this week
Best: ThuFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 5:51 · Sunrise 6:21 · Sunset 19:06
Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 14h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Forecast · NOAA tide model
Loading tide predictions
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
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.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.
Data updated July 2026
The scow-schooner Iris (1866) was deliberately run hard aground in Jackson Harbor, Washington Island, by its captain in March 1913. The hull lies upright and embedded in less than 4 ft of water between the Rock Island ferry dock and the Ellefson fishing piers, with stern structure protruding above the surface; the lower hull is partly buried under dredge spoil. A historic snorkeling and viewing site rather than a scuba dive — mind the adjacent ferry traffic.
Extremely shallow — snorkel/wading site, not a scuba dive
Active harbor — Rock Island ferry dock and commercial fishing piers immediately adjacent
Protruding timbers above and just below the surface
Iris Wreck ranges from 0 to 1.2 metres deep (0–4 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Iris Wreck is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
The best time to dive Iris Wreck is typically June-September, calm clear days. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Iris Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Yellow perch. Yellow perch is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
No reviews yet — this site is waiting for its first. Dived here? Your rating and a few lines help the next diver.
Dive sites similar to Iris Wreck based on location, difficulty, and access type.
Looking for more? Open the map to explore all dive sites in this area.
Spot something off?
Help keep this listing accurate for the next diver.
