Dive-site story
Flooded limestone quarry in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, used by local shops for open water certifications and skills practice. Underwater navigation courses link sunken attractions, including a school bus, small planes, boats, and training platforms. Sharp thermoclines develop during warmer months, with cold water persisting beneath the upper layer.
Sunken school bus, boats, and aircraft linked by guide lines
Submerged platforms set at varying depths for skill checkouts and buoyancy drills
Quarry walls inhabited by bass, sunfish, and trout
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn brings warmer surface waters, though deep thermoclines remain steep.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill SunfishLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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