Culloden Point
One of the more interesting scuba beach dive sites in Montauk, but a little difficult because it's a serious climb to get up & down from where you have to park, down to the beach, especially when you're carrying a ton of gear. Don't expect to see a ship wreck here either, the Culloden was burned to the water line and shifting sand bars obscure any remains. There are some exciting boulder fields in between large sandy plains where you can see Fluke, Flounders, Skates. Sometimes Striped Bass and Black Fish hang out near the bigger rocks closer to shore, and it's not uncommon to see lobsters. Be careful of lobster pots and the buoy and anchor lines. Tidal currents can be VERY POWERFUL here, so check tide tables and time your dives for when the water is not moving, which is also when the visibility is better... the incoming and outgoing tides have a tendancy to kick up a lot of suspended particles in this location. (Permits required for taking Lobsters and shellfish. Parking not permitted after dark)
Location:
Soundview Dr. -
Montauk, NY
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