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Gilboa Quarry
Gilboa Quarry: spring-fed freshwater diving with clear water and training.
Shore-access quarry with docks, training platforms, and strong on-site support for scuba, freedive, and snorkel use.
About Gilboa Quarry
Gilboa Quarry is a spring-fed freshwater dive site in northwest Ohio with clear water, strong training support, and a long list of underwater attractions. The quarry mixes shallow learning zones with deeper walls and platforms, plus sunken planes and vehicles, so the same site works for open-water classes, fun dives, freediving, and snorkel sessions. Its draw is the mix of structure and fish life, including paddlefish, sturgeon, carp, trout, and other freshwater species.
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Research Estimate At Gilboa Quarry
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gilboa Quarry?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gilboa Quarry Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1.5m - 43m
Depth Note
Published references put the shallow side around 5-20 ft and the deep side around 130-140 ft, with training platforms and attractions spanning the range.
Best Season
Spring and early summer are the sweet spot; fall is also strong.
Typical Conditions
Spring-fed clarity, cold bottom water, shallow training zones, and a busy peak season.
Safety & Access At Gilboa Quarry
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterEntanglement risk
Safety Notes
Use thermal protection and plan gas carefully on the deep side. Keep an eye out for fishing line and visibility changes if the bottom gets stirred.
Access Restrictions
Day and season passes govern access, with separate access types for scuba, freediving, snorkel, paddling, and non-divers.
Legal Notes
No fishing is allowed, and the quarry explicitly warns that fishing line can be a hazard to divers.
Local Intel For Gilboa Quarry
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow training platforms, sunken vehicles, and deeper walls give scuba divers a mix of drills and sightseeing on the same site.
Freediving
Freediving is supported in the quarry's clear water with dedicated passes and depth-friendly zones.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can use the safe shallow zones and swim beach, where the clear water makes surface sightseeing easy.
Wildlife at Gilboa Quarry
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gilboa Quarry
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gilboa Quarry
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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