Guppy Gulch Conditions

[kustomguitarist]

Just finished up two days of diving at Guppy Gulch assisting with an OW checkout. Diving in 7-mil wetsuits made for some quick dives this weekend. Here's the report.

Saturday 4/11/09
Rain/Overcast 58 F
Water Temp: 50 F at surface. 42 F thermocline around 45ft.
15ft visibility


Sunday 4/12/09
Sunny & Clear Skies 50 F - Windy
Water Temp: 46 F at 35ft.
25-30ft visibility.

 

[ohmdiver]

I have been wanting to go to Guppy Gulch for awhile, may have to give it a try soon...

 

[offthewall1]

Sounds about right for this time of year : )

 

[DA Aquamaster]

I'm interested in going but at present if it is basically Millbrookish.

 

[offthewall1]

I'd say that all quarries within 1.5 hous of Baltimore are basically the same.
In order of overall value as a destination:
1. Guppy Gulch - $15 a day... decent vis... cold with typical quarry thermoclines
2. Millbrook - $18 a day... decent vis... cold with typical quarry thermoclines
3. Bainbridge - $30 a day... best local vis... good for deep...high price tag...
4. Whiteford - Unfortunately not available unless you know someone
5. Hydes - $20 a day.. horrendously bad vis... no attractions or facilities... kind of a waste of $20

Go a little farther...
6. Dutch Springs...worth the extra travel time
7. Willow Springs... vis has gone down hill... no longer a favorite
8. Lake Rawlings... a weekend journey of 4 hours.... but worth doing on occassion