Diving in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is popular for its wreck diving. So much that it now has multiple underwater preserves, which help protect the shipwrecks. Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve is home to fantastic dive sites like The Metropolis, a schooner that sank in 1886, and The Yuba, which rests in only 15 feet of water offering an easy dive. Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve is one of the best and most popular places for diving in this region. Make sure you also explore the oldest wreck found in Lake Michigan, Wings of the Wind, which is a wreck that dates back to 1866.

Dive Sites in Lake Michigan

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.