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Presque Isle State Park (Lake Erie)

Pennsylvania, United States
Open Water suggested2–8 m depthShore entry

Presque Isle State Park (Lake Erie) at a glance

Presque Isle State Park (Lake Erie) is a shore dive site in Pennsylvania, United States with depths of 1.5–7.6 m (5–25 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Walleye. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 9h ago
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Site hazards: Wind-driven waves and currents, rapidly changing Lake Erie weather, low visibility, boat traffic, cold water

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00
Sun7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 6:08 · Sunset 20:45

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 9h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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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

Known for: Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Round goby
Best time: Calm summer and early fall days

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.

  1. Jan76% 11 kn
  2. Feb72% 12 kn
  3. Mar69% 12 kn
  4. Apr69% 11 kn
  5. May85% 10 kn
  6. Jun90% 9 kn
  7. Jul97% 8 kn
  8. Aug96% 8 kn
  9. Sep96% 8 kn
  10. Oct86% 10 kn
  11. Nov72% 12 kn
  12. Dec70% 12 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

  • Smallmouth bassCommonly seen
  • Yellow perchCommonly seen
  • WalleyeOccasionally seen
  • Freshwater drumOccasionally seen
  • Round gobyCommonly seen
  • Common carpOccasionally seen

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Site details

Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes shoreline, a sandy peninsula on Lake Erie at Erie, PA, and one of the few places in the state where open-water shore diving is officially permitted. Certified divers must register at the park's Public Safety Building to be briefed on which waters are open for diving. Conditions are weather-dependent, with modest visibility and shallow sandy bottoms near shore; snorkeling is prohibited in park waters.

shore

Wind-driven waves and currents, rapidly changing Lake Erie weather, low visibility, boat traffic, cold water

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