Dive-site story
Haigh Quarry is a dedicated inland dive training park located in Kankakee, Illinois. Spring-fed waters fill this former limestone quarry, which features submerged machinery, sunken watercraft, and artificial training platforms linked together by underwater navigation lines. Divers frequently interact with friendly sportfish and can explore the remnants of past industrial operations along distinct quarry wall ledges.
Submerged artifacts including a mining crusher, fire truck, amphibious vehicle, and multiple small boats
Network of training platforms and marked underwater navigation trails
Close encounters with freshwater fish accustomed to divers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Open for recreation during the warmer Midwestern months when water temperatures allow comfortable diving.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| American PaddlefishPolyodon spathula | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
