The Eagle Wings is a St. Lawrence River dive site in the Thousand Islands area
of New York. It is known for its geological, historical and ecological
diversity, and serves divers ranging from beginner to immediate
skill
levels. The unusual rock formations of Eagle Wings grow from "gumdrop-like
pinnacles and tower over the rocky folds complementing the lunar backdrop,"
reads a description on the Seaway Trail Web site. The site is marked by a buoy
and includes a suggested dive route. A dive flag is required.
Depths to:
80 feet (24 m)
Visibility:
40-50 feet (12-15 m)
Water temperature:
50-70 degrees Fahrenheit
(10-21 degrees Celsius)
Aquatic life: Include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye,
yellow perch.
Fees: None
On-site amenities:
Clayton, New York, provides a variety of dining and lodging options.
More info:
Visit
www.nysgextension.org/dswt/eaglewings.htm or visit the Clayton Area Chamber
of Commerce at www.1000islands-clayton.com/.
Open: The diving season is typically May through mid-October. May to early June
and later summer are considered the best times to dive.
Getting there: The dive site is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the Clayton, New
York, waterfront.
Access is by boat only. Visit www.1000islands.com/
clayton/ for nearby charter operations.
skill
levels. The unusual rock formations of Eagle Wings grow from "gumdrop-like
pinnacles and tower over the rocky folds complementing the lunar backdrop,"
reads a description on the Seaway Trail Web site. The site is marked by a buoy
and includes a suggested dive route. A dive flag is required.