Railway Swing Bridge in Welland

[Mikiko]

Just wondering if anyone has any info on this dive spot?

any info would be nice

Thanks

Mikiko

 

[soggydog]

Quite a popular dive spot for some of the local groups. An easy novis dive.
I dove it in 2004. Max depth 34'. No current. Very silty bottom. Vis is reasonable until the bottom gets kicked up. Lots of junk on the bottom. Many potential snagging hazzards.... just be carefull and you'll be fine.

Entry via a path down the side of the bridge. A rope is recomended because it's quite steep. Altenatively, I've seen guys enter (jump) from the bridge. It's not recommended.

Have fun.

 

[starfish365]

lots of fish hanging about the pillars of the bridge....bikes, shopping carts. makes a nice habitat and we say a fresh water sponge there two years ago

 

[Twister]

I dove it a few weeks ago nice lazy dive
Lots of salamandars & small fish
Swam around the bridge area twice
Bikes + shopping carts ( Bubbles ) would luv' it

Slippery slope @ the entry point

 

[Stoo]

Nothing like a good shopping cart dive!

 

[lowridersvt]

Good dive spot for practicing skills lots of stuff to see vis is hit and miss i have seen it anywere from 5feet to 40 feet it you swing 150 off the south pear there some wodden gears and mostly junk i trough in there as a child .

 

[Mikiko]

Just wanted to thank everyone for your input and information


Mikiko