How deep is Wreck of the Islander?

Wreck of the Islander has a depth range of 9.1–18.3 metres (30–60 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Wreck of the Islander?

The best time to dive Wreck of the Islander is typically Summer through early fall for warmest water and best visibility (often 30+ ft).. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Wreck of the Islander?

Divers at Wreck of the Islander in United States commonly report sightings of Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Round goby, and Zebra mussel. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Shore entry

Wreck of the Islander

New York, United States

Open Water suggested9–18 m depthShore entry

Wreck of the Islander at a glance

Wreck of the Islander is a shore dive site in New York, United States with depths of 9.1–18.3 m (30–60 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago

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Site hazards: River current, cold fresh water, nearby boat traffic in the channel, possible entanglement on timbers.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

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 5:10 · Sunrise 5:44 · Sunset 20:35

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h 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

Known for: Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Round goby

Best time: Summer through early fall for warmest water and best visibility (often 30+ ft).

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.

Jan90% 9 kn
Feb81% 10 kn
Mar88% 10 kn
Apr87% 10 kn
May92% 9 kn
Jun87% 9 kn
Jul92% 9 kn
Aug95% 8 kn
Sep97% 8 kn
Oct95% 9 kn
Nov93% 10 kn
Dec82% 10 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

Smallmouth bassCommonly seen
Northern pikeOccasionally seen
Yellow perchCommonly seen
Round gobyCommonly seen
Zebra musselCommonly seen

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Site details

A maintained shore-accessible dive site in the St. Lawrence River at the foot of Market Street in downtown Alexandria Bay (US side of the Thousand Islands). The Islander was a 125-foot sidewheel steamer built in Rochester in 1871 and lost to fire on 16 September 1909. The wreck lies just offshore in 30-45 feet of water, with some timbers down to about 60 feet, and is a favorite easy/training dive with signage and water access.

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River current, cold fresh water, nearby boat traffic in the channel, possible entanglement on timbers.

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