*cough* um, what happened to Pennsylvania's border on Lake Erie?

[Scuba_Jenny]

Oh yeah, the fish! Did I mention the fish? Brown fish.

Notso Ken, I grew up in Erie, and always heard that the lake was shallow, and in most places under 40ft. So, when I was researching the diving there last year, and I heard about the Richmond, I questioned the 100+ft. depth too. But, yep, it really is that deep. And cold. And has 3 brown fish on it. There is an active divers club up there also that dive off of Presque Isle quite a bit.


On another note, if anybody makes it to the Docks on the city side of the bay, there are some signs posted that educate the public about the diver down flag. If anybody gets there, would you send me a picture of it, or write the words down, or find out who is responsible for posting them? I would love to get something started like that down here.

 

[Mambo Dave]

I have a feeling that the Ohio River's "Brown fish" equate to a very different 'animal'; best splashed away if spotted floating toward a swimmer.

I do recall, though, that at times it seemed the water was cleaner in the Allegheny than in the Monongahela (they meet in Pittsburgh), so maybe the Ohio murk may come mostly from the Mon. I wonder if people are diving the Allegheny for rec diving?

 

[scubapolly]

Dave- cold water and low vis, that is WHY we dive here. Any sissy diver can dive on warm pretty reefs with 100 foot vis.

I haven't heard of anybody diving any of the rivers around here for "fun". Body recoveries, and some of the tugs on the river that get fouled props are the only diivng I know of in the OHio.

 

[pa diver]

I can tell you that I don't hear of many people diving in the Allegheny. Most of my local diving is in a quarry near Slippery Rock (between Pittsburgh and Erie) but I have been thinking seriously about some diving in Erie. My better half and dive buddy has told me with absolute certainty however that her quarry, lake, stream, river etc.....diving days are over. I believe she said " I dove in that murky water to pass the class, now its good viz, pretty fish or nothing" and I believe her. Anymore first hand knowledge about the Erie diving out there? I'm in Cranberry area and am always looking for new opportunities.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Last year when researching diving in Erie, I learned there is a couple active clubs in the area. Sorry, I do not have that information anymore, but one group was quite active and dives at Presque Isle quite a bit. If you contact Presque Isle State Park, they have info on diving there, and may be able to give you the name of a person to contact. If I recall correctly, one of the group members works at the marina at the park.

 

[Mambo Dave]

... I believe she said " I dove in that murky water to pass the class, now its good viz, pretty fish or nothing" and I believe her. Anymore first hand knowledge about the Erie diving out there? I'm in Cranberry area and am always looking for new opportunities.

You've got to bring her down the Key Largo then, diver. Now are you in the Cranberry area, or the Cranberry Township area? Big difference. I'm originally from Cranberry Twp (otherwise known as Crider's Corners, Mars and/or Ogle, depending on the map one uses).

Heck, as Jenny will tell ya, even off of Fort Lauderdale's beaches - like the one outside her front door - we have plenty of stuff your wife would like.

Thanks Jenny. I'm not sure when I'm going to get the time to go up there AND dive, but it may be soon. I've got a wedding to attend in July.

 

[ClevelandDiver]

Oh yeah, the fish! Did I mention the fish? Brown fish.

Notso Ken, I grew up in Erie, and always heard that the lake was shallow, and in most places under 40ft. So, when I was researching the diving there last year, and I heard about the Richmond, I questioned the 100+ft. depth too. But, yep, it really is that deep. And cold....


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Max depth of Lake Erie is 210'. The deepest wreck I've heard of in the lake was at around 195 feet. There are supposedly at least a couple of old wooden ships down there with at least one mast still standing. Water temps much past 90 feet rarely exceed 40f all year round.

 

[ClevelandDiver]

I have a couple of diving goals to get to. One of them actually is Lake Erie - based on what I saw (from the shores) it's pretty clear now that the zebras entered the system. I hope to access Erie, via some dive boat, off of Presque Isle (PA), or the Huron, OH, area. Have a dive op you'd recommend?

Osprey Charters. Best dive op I've found on Lake Erie. Located in Westfield NY just past the PA border. http://www.osprey-dive.com/

 

[scubapolly]

Osprey Charters. Best dive op I've found on Lake Erie. Located in Westfield NY just past the PA border. http://www.osprey-dive.com/

I've heard good things about them too.
I haven't been out with them yet, but a couple of my buddies have been and have been really pleased.

 

[pa diver]

You've got to bring her down the Key Largo then, diver. Now are you in the Cranberry area, or the Cranberry Township area? Big difference. I'm originally from Cranberry Twp (otherwise known as Crider's Corners, Mars and/or Ogle, depending on the map one uses).

Heck, as Jenny will tell ya, even off of Fort Lauderdale's beaches - like the one outside her front door - we have plenty of stuff your wife would like.

Thanks Jenny. I'm not sure when I'm going to get the time to go up there AND dive, but it may be soon. I've got a wedding to attend in July.

You're right, there is a big difference. I'm living in Cranbery Township.