LAGOS HURON (POSSIBLY) - Donsol & Sorsogon

Lagos Huron is one of those sites that grabs you, even if she’s just rumour. We’re talking about a motor vessel, built in Canada in 1945, and then lost somewhere near Port Tabaco in 1961. The current thinking is this 12-metre-deep wreck off Donsol is our girl. Diving here feels like a history lesson brought to life, an intimate look at a ship that played its part. The wreck itself is reasonably intact, a dark silhouette against the sandy bottom. You can peer into open hatches, imagine the crew moving through her passages. We love how the metal has softened over time, draped in sponges and soft corals, creating new homes. Large schools of snapper often hang motionless above the deck, their scales glinting, and we've spotted juvenile barracuda patrolling the darker corners. It's a gentle dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys the quiet contemplation of a wreck. The lack of strong currents makes it an ideal spot to really absorb the atmosphere.

Location: Donsol & Sorsogon, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates: 13.362516, 123.739080
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 12m

Marine Protected Area: Malinao Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve

Best Time to Dive in Donsol & Sorsogon

The warmest water temperatures in Donsol & Sorsogon occur in January, averaging 27.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
February: 27.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
March: 27.1°C (air: 26.4°C)
April: 27.1°C (air: 27.2°C)
May: 27.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
June: 27.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
July: 27.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
August: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
September: 27.1°C (air: 27.6°C)
October: 27.1°C (air: 27.1°C)
November: 27.1°C (air: 26.9°C)
December: 27.1°C (air: 26.3°C)

Marine Life in Donsol & Sorsogon

Home to 139 recorded species including 119 reef fish, 14 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Anchor trunkfish (Choerodon anchorago) - Reef Fish
Banded-Tail Glassy Perchlet (Ambassis urotaenia) - Reef Fish
Golden-Yellow Cone (Conus flavidus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Hound Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) - Reef Fish
Peacock wrasse (Halichoeres argus) - Reef Fish
Flea Cone (Conus pulicarius) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Frigid Cone (Conus frigidus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Fig cone (Conus figulinus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Sand-dusted Cone (Conus arenatus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Brownbanded wrasse (Halichoeres scapularis) - Reef Fish
Armed Squirrel-fish (Neoniphon sammara) - Reef Fish
Striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus) - Reef Fish
Cigar wrasse (Cheilio inermis) - Reef Fish
Banded Blenny (Salarias fasciatus) - Reef Fish
Checkered Seaperch (Lutjanus decussatus) - Reef Fish
Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
Sponsal Cone (Conus sponsalis) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Black-tipped Silver-biddy (Gerres oyena) - Reef Fish
Blue and Gold Fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) - Reef Fish
False Virgin Cone (Conus emaciatus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs

Recommended Packing List for LAGOS HURON (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories