How deep is Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee?

Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee ranges from 4.6 to 9.1 metres deep (15–30 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.

Is Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at 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.

What will I see at Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee?

Divers at Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee in United States commonly report sightings of Rock bass, Rainbow trout, American eel, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch are recorded as common sightings, while Rainbow trout and American eel are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Boat entry

Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee

New Hampshire, United States

Open Water suggested5–9 m (15–30 ft) depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee at a glance

Lady of the Lake (wreck), Lake Winnipesaukee is a boat dive site in New Hampshire, United States with depths of 4.6–9.1 m (15–30 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Rock bass, Rainbow trout, and American eel. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:46

Wind forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 21 h ago

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Site hazards: Boat traffic in Smith Cove, variable visibility (5-30 ft), entanglement on wreck timbers

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First light 6:43 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 17:46 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 24 Oct, 13:18 GMT-4

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch

Best time: Summer and early fall; spring for best visibility

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.

January, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
March, 76% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
April, 87% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
May, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
October, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
November, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
December, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A 125-foot wooden sidewheel steamer built in 1848-49 that sank in 1895 while under tow to be scuttled, settling upright in about 30 feet of water in Smith Cove (Glendale Cove), Gilford, in front of the NH Marine Patrol headquarters. The hull remains largely intact and is the most popular wreck dive in Lake Winnipesaukee, typically reached by a short boat run or kayak; small dive boats can tie directly to the wreck.

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Boat traffic in Smith Cove, variable visibility (5-30 ft), entanglement on wreck timbers

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