Looking for info on Midwest diving

[ScubaScubaScubaYAY]

Hello there. I am a new instructor who has recently been offered a job in the Midwest, specifically Indiana. I know that our open water dives would take place in Gilboa Quarry, in Ohio. I have looked at Gilboa's website and was hoping I could get a bit more information about the diving there. I am looking for information such as when the diving season ends in the Midwest, what the water temperatures are like, and what sort of thermal protection people are most commonly using. Any information would be a huge help. Thanks in advance and I look forward to diving with you in the future.

 

[BoneCrusher]

I am looking for information such as when the diving season ends in the Midwest,
It ends? A lot around here dive year round. You just go from cold to REALLY f'in cold. Oh, and you also get to practice with an overhead environment.

what the water temperatures are like,
As expected.... COLD. But you don't have to worry, its very rare that the water temp gets below 32 degrees.

On the warm side, the temps can get in the 60-70's in the shallows. Deep however rarely get above mid 40s.

and what sort of thermal protection people are most commonly using.
Most typical is full suit, hood, gloves, boots in the 7mm variety. Very typical to see drysuits as well year around. However, a couple weekends ago I was out on Lake Huron and dove the Eliza Strong in a 2mm shorty. Water was still cold, but if felt good. Kinda the take your breath away kind of temp when you jump in. Plus the wreck was only in 20 feet of water.