Green Lake, WI diving?

jeffgreenlake · Jul 20, 2014

Hey all. This was asked (10 years ago) but the thread didn't have any info.

Has anyone dove green lake in wisconsin? My buddy and I are going out next weekend and have a boat, but we're wondering if there is anything down there to look at besides weeds and fish? Any downed boats or anything?

Thanks!
Jeff

Misfit12 · Sep 21, 2017

jeffgreenlake:
Hey all. This was asked (10 years ago) but the thread didn't have any info.

Has anyone dove green lake in wisconsin? My buddy and I are going out next weekend and have a boat, but we're wondering if there is anything down there to look at besides weeds and fish? Any downed boats or anything?

Thanks!
Jeff

We dive Big Green frequently. It is a great place to spear panfish, it has some giant rock bass too. Fish suspend on those fish cribs, any fishing map will show where they are. There are great rock walls in several areas, and some really fast dropoffs if you are into terrain. The bad thing is that there are just a lot of boats with idiots driving them. Message me if you are interested in going, groups are always fun!

2airishuman · Sep 21, 2017

Zombie thread! Which part of Wisconsin is this in? I've dived near Hudson and also in Lake Wazee.

Misfit12 · Sep 21, 2017

2airishuman:
Zombie thread! Which part of Wisconsin is this in? I've dived near Hudson and also in Lake Wazee.

Its about 25 miles west/southwest of Oshkosh. 265' deep at its deepest spot. I think it is the deepest beside Wazee in WI.

MrVegas · Sep 22, 2017

I actually just created an account for this thread. I was recently certified, and get up to Green Lake almost every summer. Where on the lake would you recommend? I've a little snorkeling by the rock "cliffs" on the south side of the lake and in Norwegian Bay. I probably qualify as an "idiot boater" -- and I would agree that the lake is tons of fun for boats, which may well make it difficult for those that actually want to swim\dive in it.

Misfit12 · Oct 1, 2017

MrVegas:
I actually just created an account for this thread. I was recently certified, and get up to Green Lake almost every summer. Where on the lake would you recommend? I've a little snorkeling by the rock "cliffs" on the south side of the lake and in Norwegian Bay. I probably qualify as an "idiot boater" -- and I would agree that the lake is tons of fun for boats, which may well make it difficult for those that actually want to swim\dive in it.

We usually go off the two southern boat landings. Unless you have private access to the lake or someone who can watch the boat while you dive they are really the only two options that we have found. It's a long swim but you can reach the cribs north of the beach , and if you like deep water, hundred feet out from the south east landing you can get well beyond recreational depth really quick.

MrVegas · Feb 11, 2020

Resurrecting this ancient thread once again -- happened to see this report about a diver being hooked by a fishing boat on Green Lake last year:

Three water rescues in one day on Big Green Lake includes scuba diver hooked by fishing boat

Thankfully, it looks like no one was hurt. By the way, is there anyplace anywhere near Green Lake to rent tanks?

Chris H · Feb 12, 2020

MrVegas:
By the way, is there anyplace anywhere near Green Lake to rent tanks?

Define near. You'll need to drive at least an hour to find a dive shop. Divers' Realm, in the Appleton area is probably closest. There are also dive shops in Stevens Point, Madison, and the Milwaukee area.

MrVegas · Feb 13, 2020

Thanks very much for the info. Always think about trying to dive when I get up there -- haven't managed it yet, though. Appreciate the response.

Misfit12 · Nov 24, 2023

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