How deep is Wisconsin Wreck?

Wisconsin Wreck ranges from 27 to 40 metres deep (89–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Wisconsin Wreck a shore dive or a boat dive?

Wisconsin Wreck is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to 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.

Can beginners dive Wisconsin Wreck?

Wisconsin Wreck is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 27 to 40 metres (89–131 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Wisconsin Wreck?

June-September charter season. None. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Wisconsin Wreck?

Divers at Wisconsin Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Round goby, Quagga mussel, and Burbot. Round goby and Quagga mussel are recorded as common sightings, while Burbot is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Wisconsin Wreck

Wisconsin, United States

AOW suggestedDepth ~130 ft at the recreational limit27–40 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Wisconsin Wreck at a glance

Wisconsin Wreck is an advanced boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 27–40 m (89–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Round goby, Quagga mussel, and Burbot. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 1h ago

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Site hazards: Depth ~130 ft at the recreational limit · Cold dark water below the thermocline · Loss-of-life site

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Fri13:00–17:00

Sat11:00–20:00

Sun15:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue11:00–19:00

Wed7:00–15:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:58 · Sunrise 6:26 · Sunset 19:07

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Round goby, Quagga mussel

Best time: June-September charter season.

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.

Jan13% 20 kn
Feb15% 20 kn
Mar15% 19 kn
Apr23% 18 kn
May33% 16 kn
Jun36% 16 kn
Jul57% 14 kn
Aug43% 15 kn
Sep50% 14 kn
Oct15% 19 kn
Nov11% 20 kn
Dec12% 20 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The 204-foot iron-hulled Goodrich steamer Wisconsin (1881) foundered off Kenosha in an October 1929 gale after her cargo shifted, taking part of her crew with her. She lies fully upright and intact in about 130 feet of water, her deck rising 30 feet off the bottom with cargo including iron castings and automobile remains below. One of southern Wisconsin's signature advanced wreck dives, she is serviced regularly by Kenosha and Milwaukee charters.

boatwreck

Depth ~130 ft at the recreational limit

Cold dark water below the thermocline

Entanglement on rigging, nets and deteriorating structure

Loss-of-life site — 9-16 perished in 1929

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