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Wisconsin Wreck

Wisconsin, United States
AOW suggestedDepth ~130 ft at the recreational limit27–40 m (89–131 ft) depthBoat entry

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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.

Next window today· 11:00–17:00 · moderate

Wind forecast for this hour · 2:00 · run 14 h 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

Mon11:00–17:00 moderate

18 kn wind (18 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Thu13:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–18:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:48 · Sunrise 7:17 · Sunset 17:52 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 12:26 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

  1. January, 13% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 20 knots
  2. February, 15% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 15% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
  4. April, 23% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 33% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 16 knots
  6. June, 36% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 57% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 43% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 50% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  10. October, 15% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
  11. November, 11% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 20 knots
  12. December, 12% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 20 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 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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