Fort Carroll Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

3.0–10.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

21.0–27.0 °CWater (summer)

4.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Fort Carroll is an artificial reef located in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. It features a submerged fort that attracts a variety of marine life, making it a popular dive site for both recreational and technical divers.

Diving at Fort Carroll offers the chance to explore the fort's structure and the marine life that inhabits it. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, crabs, and possibly some larger species. The site is suitable for divers with varying experience levels, though some areas may require advanced skills due to depth and potential currents.

Conditions

Visibility: 3.0–10.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 21.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 4.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for capturing the fort structure and marine life.

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