Farnsworth Bank

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not feasible - too deep and remote; boat-only offshore pinnacle dive, not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Depth (starts around 50 ft and drops much further nearby), strong/variable currents and upwelling, remote open-ocean location far from immediate surface support, snagged/lost fishing gear reported at the site; purple hydrocoral is fragile and legally protected - divers must not touch, break, or collect it

Permits & fees

Site lies within the Farnsworth Onshore/Offshore State Marine Conservation Area, originally designated in 1972 specifically to stop purple hydrocoral collection; no-take rules apply; no diver entrance fee found - -

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Two Harbors