Wreck of the Caprese
Site Overview
The Caprese is a cargo wreck in Lake Iseo that rests at 18-25 m, a gentle and accessible freshwater dive surrounded by a submerged forest. Perch, pike and roach forage around the hull, and the nearby drowned trees make a surreal, photogenic scene. The sheltered lake and easy access keep conditions manageable, and the altitude demands careful but simple planning. It is a relaxed, productive dive ideal for training and for anyone wanting a tranquil lake wreck. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.
Dive Briefing
"Brief on altitude planning and the wreck layout, then descend the shot line to the hull. Control buoyancy to protect the small life and the submerged forest, use a torch for colour, ascend with a safety stop, and watch for boat traffic on the lake. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Best: Year-round
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Best: Year-round
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Best: Year-round
Freshwater Sponge
Spongillidae
Best: Year-round
Crayfish
Austropotamobius
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Altitude diving decompression
- Cold deep water
- Boat traffic
- Sharp wreck edges
- Limited visibility
- Disorientation
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Ideal for open-water students, refresher dives and freshwater photographers, as well as anyone wanting a relaxed, sheltered wreck dive on Lake Iseo. It is the gentle counterpoint to the deeper alpine wrecks. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Iseo Diving
- Caprese Sub
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
Hotel du Lac
Riva del Garda • 3km away
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Como • 10km away