Lake Wazee, North Boat Ramp, Sherwood Forest

Lake Wazee, located at the North Boat Ramp in Sherwood Forest, is an old iron ore quarry with varying depths. The shallow end reaches 5 feet, while the center drops to 335 feet. The eastern end features depths exceeding 150 feet, with a significant area limited to 40 feet at a temperature of 50°F and 5 feet at 80°F during July and August. Divers can explore a large boat situated along the east wall at a depth of 25-30 feet, measuring 45 feet in length. The underwater environment includes sunfish and bass, along with sea grasses, iron-laden rocks, schist, mica, and remnants of expired underwater trees. Additionally, there are approximately 20 large wooden fish cribs located at a depth of 25 feet, with a 12x12 foot divers platform available for entry.