How deep is Lumberman Wreck?

Lumberman Wreck has a depth range of 17.7–19.8 metres (58–65 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Lumberman Wreck?

Lumberman Wreck is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; Advanced recommended certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Lumberman Wreck?

The best time to dive Lumberman Wreck is typically June-September. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Lumberman Wreck?

Divers at Lumberman Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Round goby and Burbot. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Lumberman Wreck

Wisconsin, United States

Open Water suggestedCold water below the thermocline18–20 m depthBoat entry

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Lumberman Wreck at a glance

Lumberman Wreck is a intermediate boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 17.7–19.8 m (58–65 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Round goby and Burbot. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Site hazards: Cold water below the thermocline · Variable visibility · Open-lake boat exposure several miles offshore

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

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 5:03 · Sunrise 5:36 · Sunset 20:18

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

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.

Jan83% 11 kn
Feb71% 12 kn
Mar66% 12 kn
Apr63% 13 kn
May80% 11 kn
Jun79% 11 kn
Jul91% 9 kn
Aug91% 10 kn
Sep93% 9 kn
Oct81% 11 kn
Nov81% 11 kn
Dec83% 11 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

Round gobyCommonly seen
BurbotOccasionally seen

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Site details

The three-masted lumber schooner Lumberman (1862) capsized in a sudden squall on April 6, 1893, off Oak Creek south of Milwaukee, sinking in about 65 ft of water. Rediscovered in 1983, the mostly intact hull at 58-65 ft has become southern Lake Michigan's most popular wreck dive, marked by a WHS mooring buoy and served by Milwaukee charters.

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Cold water below the thermocline

Variable visibility

Open-lake boat exposure several miles offshore

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