

Best for beginner divers, 12m, shore entry.
Portage Quarry is a freshwater dive site in the United States offering calm, controlled conditions suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres with visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres. Divers enter directly from the shore. Water temperatures vary significantly, with a thermocline present in late May and surface temperatures reaching 20 to 26 degrees Celsius during the summer. The site is equipped with on-site facilities including a dive shop, air fills, parking, showers, toilets, and changing rooms. Guided tours are available for those who prefer assistance, and the site is well-suited for training dives or refresher sessions.
41.33683, -83.65257
The on-site facilities include air fills, a dive shop, showers, and toilets, so you can travel light and sort your gear needs on arrival. Parking is available directly at the site, making this an easy self-sufficient day trip.
Several locations where you can park right at the water.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site offers calm, controlled conditions without currents, making it well-suited for new divers building their skills.
The depth at this site ranges from 12 to 18 metres.
This is a shore entry site, which simplifies logistics for divers.
The site provides air fills, a dive shop, parking, showers, toilets, changing rooms, and guided tours.
Visibility at Portage Quarry in Bowling Green typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.