Dive-site story
Located along the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan, this freshwater river dive site sits off the shoreline of Wayne County's historic riverfront park. Divers enter the moving water of the Trenton Channel to search the silty, gravel riverbed for historical discarded bottles and industrial relics dating back over a century. The strong unidirectional current makes navigation a focused drift experience, demanding careful buoyancy control to avoid kicking up fine sediment.
Searching the riverbed gravel and debris fields for antique glass bottles and historical artifacts
Experiencing an active freshwater river drift alongside native Great Lakes fish species
Direct shore access from public park facilities
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water and clearer periods between heavy rainstorms provide optimal conditions in summer and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WalleyeSander vitreus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu | Common | ||||||||||||
| Freshwater DrumAplodinotus grunniens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lake SturgeonAcipenser fulvescens | Rare |
Marine forecast
