Here is a Shore Dive Report for site N/A5-1516-50 located in the Marten River area of Northern Ontario:
Identification & Site Information
• Site Code: N/A5-1516-50
• Name: Marten River Dive Site
• Location: Marten River, Ontario – a waterway feeding into Lake Temagami
• Coordinates: Approximate – actual dive spots vary along river channels and lake inlets
• Depth: Shallow – generally 1.5 to 4 metres (5 to 13 feet)
• Access: Shore or small watercraft launch from Marten River Provincial Park and nearby campsites
Dive Type
Shallow Freshwater Shore Dive / River Channel Exploration
Description
This dive site along the Marten River offers easy access for shallow water exploration in a woodland wilderness setting. Popular with recreational divers and snorkelers, the site features submerged logs, woody debris, and natural river bottom contours. These conditions make it ideal for navigation practice, ecology-focused dives, and photography of freshwater flora and fauna.
Visibility can vary with water flow and weather, but tends to be fair to good in dry conditions. River current is usually slow but can increase with rainfall. Submerged logs can create entanglement risks, so good situational awareness is advised.
Final Disposition
Active recreational area; no wreckage or manmade structures reported at this specific site.
Site Condition
• Visibility: 2–5 metres (6–16 ft), highly weather dependent
• Bottom: Sandy, with layered silt and occasional submerged timber
• Hazards:
• Submerged logs and natural debris
• Sharp or rotting wood
• Moderate boat traffic in summer months – use of a dive flag is essential
NOTMARs & Advisories
• Not a marked hazard site; popular with anglers and paddlers
• Surface marker buoy required due to overlapping recreational use
Resources & Links
• Marten River Provincial Park – Ontario Parks
• Google Maps – Marten River Access Point
Keywords, Categories, and Glossary
• Keywords: Marten River diving, submerged logs, shallow water Ontario, river dive sites
• Categories: Freshwater River Dives, Northern Ontario Dive Sites, Ecological Dive Locations
• Glossary:
• Submerged Logs: Sunken timber, common in natural lakes and rivers due to forestry history
• Boat Traffic: Canoes, fishing boats, and motorized vessels – watch for surface activity
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Marten River, Ontario – a waterway feeding into Lake Temagami Approximate – actual dive spots vary along river channels and lake inlets Shallow – generally 1.5 to 4 metres (5 to 13 feet) 1.5 4.0 5.0 13.0 Shore or small watercraft launch from Marten River Provincial Park and nearby campsites Freshwater River Dives, Northern Ontario Dive Sites, Ecological Dive Locations, Marten River diving, submerged logs, shallow water Ontario, river dive sites