Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Wisconsin

The top 14 dive and snorkel sites in Wisconsin, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Wisconsin guide

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Lake Wazee, Black River Falls

5.0(7 reviews)Wisconsin, USA Mid

Lake Wazee, Black River Falls is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 7 ratings.

Max depth 200 ftShore entry
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West Point Dive Park, Lohrville

5.0(2 reviews)Wisconsin, USA Mid

West Point Dive Park, Lohrville is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.

Shore entry
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Devil's Lake, Baraboo

4.7(6 reviews)Wisconsin, USA Mid

Devil's Lake, Baraboo is a 4.666666666666667-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 6 ratings.

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Devil's Lake North Shore

5.0(1 review)USA, Wisconsin

Shore dive in lake located in the Devil's Lake State Park, operated by the WI Dept of Natural Resources. A park admission pass is required for each vehicle. After entering the park and passing the ranger station, continue straight until you cross the railroad tracks. Turn right and follow the road to the end. This is a shore dive, with the water entry just over the railroad tracks between the parking lot and the lake. After entering the water, continue the dive to the left (south).

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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Lake Mendota, Madison

4.0(1 review)Wisconsin, USA Mid

Lake Mendota, Madison is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

Shore entry
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Red Granite, Green Lake

3.0(3 reviews)Wisconsin, USA Mid

Red Granite, Green Lake is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 3 ratings.

Shore entry
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Lake Geneva

2.0(2 reviews)Wisconsin, USA Mid

Lake Geneva is a 2.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.

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Lake Wazee

No reviews yetUSA, Wisconsin

Iron ore mine pit. Flooded and converted to park. On site camp spots available. Many dive features are buoyed. Multiple training platforms at various depths. Some sunken features, such as a boat. (Not really a wreck.) Temps are very cold at depth - dress warm. Fish cribs are fun to see. Shore diving with equipment set up racks. Lake Wazee is also known as Wazee Lake.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftShore entry
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Redgranite Quarry

No reviews yetUSA, Wisconsin

Gravel quarry Redgranite

Max depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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Green Lake, Green Lake

No reviews yetWisconsin, USA Mid

Green Lake, Green Lake is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Shore entry
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Bass & Long Lake, Wausau

No reviews yetWisconsin, USA Mid

Bass & Long Lake, Wausau is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Shore entry
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Lake Monona, Madison

No reviews yetWisconsin, USA Mid

Lake Monona is a 3359 acre lake located in Dane County. It has a maximum depth of 74 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, public beaches. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon and Catfish.

Max depth 74 ftShore entry
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Minocqua Area, Minocqua

No reviews yetWisconsin, USA Mid

Minocqua Area, Minocqua is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Wisconsin, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

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Prins Willem V

No reviews yetUSA, Wisconsin

This is a Dutch ship sunk in 1954. It is intact and laying on her starboard side in 75 feet of water. Is is intact and divers swim through the cabins and cargo holds. This is Milwaukee's best ship wreck just 3 miles east of the main harbour entrance. Prins Willem V is also known as Willie.

BeginnerMax depth 47.9 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Wisconsin

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Breezeway Bubbles Scuba
5.0 (90) · Madison
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St Croix Scuba
5.0 (29) · Hudson
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Aquatic Adventures, Inc.
4.8 (60) · Brookfield
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Mountain Bay Scuba, Inc
4.9 (28) · Appleton
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Wisconsin diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Wisconsin for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 14 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Wisconsin?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Wisconsin are Lake Wazee, Black River Falls (5.0 from 7 reviews), West Point Dive Park, Lohrville (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Devil's Lake, Baraboo (4.7 from 6 reviews).

Where can I shore dive in Wisconsin?

Lake Wazee, Black River Falls, West Point Dive Park, Lohrville, Devil's Lake, Baraboo and Devil's Lake North Shore are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in Wisconsin?

Zentacle lists 12 dive shops in Wisconsin. The top-rated are Breezeway Bubbles Scuba (5.0 from 90 reviews) and St Croix Scuba (5.0 from 29 reviews).