NOAA shipwreck-trail page for the Eagle artificial reef.
United States of America · Key Largo
Advanced boat-access wreck dive with dense marine growth.
Advanced boat-access wreck dive with dense marine growth.
Eagle Wreck is an advanced boat-access wreck dive off Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The freighter was intentionally sunk as an artificial reef and later split in two, creating broad swim-through views, dense marine growth, and frequent encounters with schooling fish and larger predators. The short charter run is offset by depth, medium current, and hull structure that make it a serious dive for experienced wreck divers. It is the kind of site that rewards disciplined buoyancy, a solid briefing, and comfort with exposed open-water wreck conditions.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Depth, current, and overhead sections make this an advanced wreck dive; plan any penetration only with the right training.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The split hull creates swim-through views without a full penetration commitment, but the site still demands advanced wreck discipline.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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NOAA shipwreck-trail page for the Eagle artificial reef.
Dive directory entry with access, current, visibility, and life notes.
Operator wreck page with depth, certification, charter, and marine life details.
Independent wreck article covering coral growth, fish life, and popularity.

Shallow Islamorada reef near the Eagle

West-side Key Largo patch reef with ledges and rich reef fish.

Boat-access upper Keys reef with coral and schooling fish.