Lake George Dive Sites
The Radeau or sometimes known as the Land Tortoise is probably the most popular dive site on the lake.
The ship was built in 1758 and sunk on the night of October 22, 1758. Just over 50 feet long and 16 to 18
feet wide. The ship lies in 105ft. of water, and is one of the few remaining military structures made of wood
that’s intact of this era. It was built by American shipwrights and is claimed as the oldest intact warship in
North America. The ship is in pristine condition and is located at the southern end of the lake. This dive is for
advanced divers only, with at least 25 dives to 100ft. or more with water temperatures around 50' degrees,
and with low visibility you would need to have a good dive light. Learn more
The ship was built in 1758 and sunk on the night of October 22, 1758. Just over 50 feet long and 16 to 18
feet wide. The ship lies in 105ft. of water, and is one of the few remaining military structures made of wood
that’s intact of this era. It was built by American shipwrights and is claimed as the oldest intact warship in
North America. The ship is in pristine condition and is located at the southern end of the lake. This dive is for
advanced divers only, with at least 25 dives to 100ft. or more with water temperatures around 50' degrees,
and with low visibility you would need to have a good dive light. Learn more
The Radeau
The Forward
The motor launch Forward was built about 1906. It is reported to have been one of the earliest
gasoline-powered vessels on Lake George. The boat's primary purpose was to transport passengers on
pleasure excursions around the lake. Evidence indicates that the Forward sank in the 1930's east of Diamond
Island. Built of wood, it was covered with a canopy when the ship was in use. Two gasoline engines are
visible amidships. This dive is for all certified divers. The Forward lies upright on a very soft sediment slope
with her bow in about 45ft. of water. In 1997-1998, the preserve was transformed into the Forward
Underwater Classroom. With grant support from The Fund for Lake George, a triangular-shaped trail system
of several stations was created for divers to visit. This site is located approximately 1500 feet east of
Diamond Island in the south basin of the lake. Learn more
gasoline-powered vessels on Lake George. The boat's primary purpose was to transport passengers on
pleasure excursions around the lake. Evidence indicates that the Forward sank in the 1930's east of Diamond
Island. Built of wood, it was covered with a canopy when the ship was in use. Two gasoline engines are
visible amidships. This dive is for all certified divers. The Forward lies upright on a very soft sediment slope
with her bow in about 45ft. of water. In 1997-1998, the preserve was transformed into the Forward
Underwater Classroom. With grant support from The Fund for Lake George, a triangular-shaped trail system
of several stations was created for divers to visit. This site is located approximately 1500 feet east of
Diamond Island in the south basin of the lake. Learn more
The Bateaux had flat bottoms, flaring sides and raked bows and sterns. They usually were propelled by oars
and poles, steered by a stern sweep. Bateaux were typically 25 to 35 feet long. Seven out of the eight
Bateaux at the site are part of the Sunken Fleet of 1758. The eighth Bateaux, the southernmost one, is a
replica built by local school children and teachers. In 1997, the 23-foot replica Bateaux was sunk near the site
to enhance the preserve visit for divers. The seventh 1758 Bateaux, sometimes referred to as the Wiawaka
Bateaux Cluster, is 25 to 36 feet long and 4 to 5 feet wide. This site is about one mile north of Lake George
Beach on the east side of the lake. The fleet lies in about 25ft. to 50ft. of water. This dive is for all certified
divers. Learn more
and poles, steered by a stern sweep. Bateaux were typically 25 to 35 feet long. Seven out of the eight
Bateaux at the site are part of the Sunken Fleet of 1758. The eighth Bateaux, the southernmost one, is a
replica built by local school children and teachers. In 1997, the 23-foot replica Bateaux was sunk near the site
to enhance the preserve visit for divers. The seventh 1758 Bateaux, sometimes referred to as the Wiawaka
Bateaux Cluster, is 25 to 36 feet long and 4 to 5 feet wide. This site is about one mile north of Lake George
Beach on the east side of the lake. The fleet lies in about 25ft. to 50ft. of water. This dive is for all certified
divers. Learn more
Visibility is usually very good here in the range of 20ft. to 30ft..There are many varieties of fish on this site, like
sun fish, small and large mouth bass and rock bass. This dive is also an advanced dive. It drops off very
sharply in to about 100ft. of water, which makes for a great divining experience. This site is located near the
Rogers Rock camp grounds at the northern end of the lake.
sun fish, small and large mouth bass and rock bass. This dive is also an advanced dive. It drops off very
sharply in to about 100ft. of water, which makes for a great divining experience. This site is located near the
Rogers Rock camp grounds at the northern end of the lake.
Sacandaga Reservoir Dive sites
This bridge was built prior to the dam in 1928. It lies in about 45ft. of water, still in tacked. The dive is very
dark, so you will need to be certified as a night diver. The temperatures range between 50' to 55' degrees.
This dive is a very fun dive to swim up and around this amazing structure built so long ago. The site is located
at the northern end of the reservoir just a few yards from the dam. Learn more
Click here to see a picture of the bridge prior to 1928
dark, so you will need to be certified as a night diver. The temperatures range between 50' to 55' degrees.
This dive is a very fun dive to swim up and around this amazing structure built so long ago. The site is located
at the northern end of the reservoir just a few yards from the dam. Learn more
Click here to see a picture of the bridge prior to 1928
The Bridge at Conklingville Dam
Saratoga Lake Dive Sites
The hill is located on the south east side of the lake. At the base of this hill is a very good dive site. The
maximum depth of 50ft. visibility is anywhere between 10ft. & 20ft. temperatures range around 65' to78'
degrees. There are many varieties of fish like, small mouth and large mouth bass, sunfish, walleye, perch,
crappie, rock bass, and an occasional pike or two. There is also a truck at about 47ft. of water dates back to
the 1930’s you may also find an old bottle or other such things.
maximum depth of 50ft. visibility is anywhere between 10ft. & 20ft. temperatures range around 65' to78'
degrees. There are many varieties of fish like, small mouth and large mouth bass, sunfish, walleye, perch,
crappie, rock bass, and an occasional pike or two. There is also a truck at about 47ft. of water dates back to
the 1930’s you may also find an old bottle or other such things.
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The Old Gold Mine is located on Lake George in the south basin. This is a very historic site on the lake.
Legend has it that during the gold rush to California there was a man who came up with a scheme to make
some land on the lake and purchase all the necessary equipment to make this site look like a working gold
mine. He had purchased some real gold and sprinkled it around the bottom of the creek next to the mine,
where later he would show his investors the gold. Once the mine was set up, he proceeds to solicit some
investors to invest in the site. Once he had received the money from all of the investors, he then took off with it
leaving all the equipment there never to return. To this day you can still see the equipment there on shore.
Underwater you can see the old crib dock that sits in about 15ft. of water and holds an abundant amount of
fish. This site is for divers that are advanced to technical levels. You will enter in about 15ft. of water and from
there it drops off very sharply to 150ft. of water. This site is one of the best wall dives on the lake.
Legend has it that during the gold rush to California there was a man who came up with a scheme to make
some land on the lake and purchase all the necessary equipment to make this site look like a working gold
mine. He had purchased some real gold and sprinkled it around the bottom of the creek next to the mine,
where later he would show his investors the gold. Once the mine was set up, he proceeds to solicit some
investors to invest in the site. Once he had received the money from all of the investors, he then took off with it
leaving all the equipment there never to return. To this day you can still see the equipment there on shore.
Underwater you can see the old crib dock that sits in about 15ft. of water and holds an abundant amount of
fish. This site is for divers that are advanced to technical levels. You will enter in about 15ft. of water and from
there it drops off very sharply to 150ft. of water. This site is one of the best wall dives on the lake.
Huckleberry Island
Huckleberry Island is located on Lake George near the narrows of the lake. This dive site is for advanced to
technical divers. You will enter in about 15ft. of water on the south side of the island were you will see a lot of
small mouth and large mouth bass. From there you can drop sharply to about 150ft. of water were you will
enjoy the rock formations carved by a glacier that has formed this lake thousands of year earlier. This dive site
is another one of the top wall dives on the lake.
technical divers. You will enter in about 15ft. of water on the south side of the island were you will see a lot of
small mouth and large mouth bass. From there you can drop sharply to about 150ft. of water were you will
enjoy the rock formations carved by a glacier that has formed this lake thousands of year earlier. This dive site
is another one of the top wall dives on the lake.
Roger's Rock
Glacier Ridge
Glacier Ridge was found when we did an exploration dive in June of 2009. We had a full boat that day with
Todd and Greg on there scooter. Our first dive was uneventful, but the second dive is when we found this
amazing site. The depth ranges from 15ft. to a max depth of 90ft. The site is full of marine life ranging from
small and large mouth bass, perch, rock bass and a northern pike or two. I have even found a huge bullhead
making his home in one of the many deep crevasses around this site. The crevasses, holes and over hangs are
very abundant at the site. They have been carved out by a glacier thousands of years earlier. There are plenty
of these to swim in and out of; there is one swim through that is at about 35ft. deep. This swim through is
large enough for two people to swim through together. This site is for new divers to advanced. Check out
Glacier Ridge in our Photo Gallery.
Todd and Greg on there scooter. Our first dive was uneventful, but the second dive is when we found this
amazing site. The depth ranges from 15ft. to a max depth of 90ft. The site is full of marine life ranging from
small and large mouth bass, perch, rock bass and a northern pike or two. I have even found a huge bullhead
making his home in one of the many deep crevasses around this site. The crevasses, holes and over hangs are
very abundant at the site. They have been carved out by a glacier thousands of years earlier. There are plenty
of these to swim in and out of; there is one swim through that is at about 35ft. deep. This swim through is
large enough for two people to swim through together. This site is for new divers to advanced. Check out
Glacier Ridge in our Photo Gallery.
Snake Hill
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The Sunken Fleet Of 1758
The Old Gold Mine