What We Do

PRECISION RECOVERY OPERATIONS

Commercial-grade equipment. Veteran-owned discipline. We recover what others say is gone for good.

Our Approach

HOW WE WORK

Every recovery starts with a conversation. We gather details about what was lost, where, and when — then we build a search plan. We arrive with commercial-grade equipment and execute a systematic underwater search using metal detectors, underwater lights, grid search patterns and our commercial underwater ROV if needed. Search time varies significantly based on location accuracy, depth, visibility, bottom conditions, currents, vegetation, and the size of the search area.

Recovery Services

WHAT WE RECOVER

Our most requested service

Jewelry Recovery

Losing a wedding ring or precious jewelry in the water is devastating. We specialize in locating rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings on lake and river bottoms using underwater metal detectors and precise search grids. We've recovered rings in murky water, deep silt, and heavy vegetation — conditions that defeat recreational divers.

What's Included
  • Underwater metal detection
  • Grid-pattern search methodology
  • Works in murky or low-visibility water
  • Silt and vegetation penetration
  • Same-day response available
Time matters for electronics

Electronics Recovery

We respond fast, locate the device, and recover it as quickly as possible. Prompt recovery may improve the chances of preserving the device or its data, but the condition and functionality of recovered electronics cannot be guaranteed. We've recovered phones, GoPros, DSLRs, tablets, and underwater cameras.

What's Included
  • Phones & smartphones
  • GoPro & action cameras
  • DSLRs & video cameras
  • Tablets & GPS devices
  • Fast response to minimize recovery time
From fishing rods to anchors

Equipment & Gear Recovery

Fishing gear, boat anchors, tackle boxes, and recreational equipment lost overboard can be recovered. We conduct systematic searches around boat ramps, docks, and open water to locate and retrieve gear. Recovery capabilities depend on depth, conditions, accessibility, equipment requirements, and diver safety.

What's Included
  • Fishing rods & reels
  • Tackle boxes & gear bags
  • Boat anchors & chains
  • Kayak & paddleboard equipment
  • Recovery capabilities depend on depth, conditions, accessibility, equipment requirements, and diver safety
Systematic grid searches

Dock & Marina Searches

Docks and boat slips are high-traffic areas where items are frequently lost. We conduct full perimeter searches around docks, boat slips, and marina areas — recovering items lost over days, weeks, or even months.

What's Included
  • Full dock perimeter searches
  • Boat slip & marina coverage
  • Multi-item recovery in one dive
  • Historical loss recovery
  • Residential & commercial docks
Professional underwater operations

Commercial Diving Services

Underwater visual inspections and video documentation of docks, piers, boat lifts, hulls, submerged equipment, and other accessible structures. Engineering or structural conclusions must be made by an appropriately qualified professional.

What's Included
  • Underwater structural inspections
  • Dock & pier assessments
  • Debris removal
  • Municipal & commercial contracts
  • Documented reporting available
Our Gear

COMMERCIAL-GRADE EQUIPMENT

We don't use recreational gear. Every piece of equipment we bring is professional-grade.

Underwater Metal Detectors

Professional-grade detectors that locate metal objects through silt, vegetation, and murky water

Full-Face Dive Masks

Commercial diving masks with integrated communication systems for coordinated searches

High-Power Dive Lights

Powerful underwater lighting for zero-visibility conditions and deep water searches

GPS Search Grids

GPS-assisted grid patterns ensure complete coverage of the search area with no gaps

Underwater Communication

Surface-to-diver communication systems for real-time coordination during searches

Lift Bags & Recovery Tools

Specialized tools for recovering heavy or awkward objects from depth

Step by Step

THE RECOVERY PROCESS

01

You Call or Text

Contact us at 903-331-2542. We gather details: what was lost, where, when, and any landmarks or reference points.

02

We Build a Search Plan

Based on your information, we determine the search area, equipment needed, and estimated time to recovery.

03

We Arrive & Deploy

We arrive with all equipment ready. Most searches begin within minutes of arrival at the site.

04

Systematic Search

We execute a methodical grid search using metal detectors, lights, and proven search patterns.

05

Recovery & Return

Your item is recovered, cleaned if requested, and returned to you.

LOST SOMETHING IN THE WATER?

Don't wait. Call or text now for a free consultation and fast response.

903-331-2542 · Available 7 days a week

Fortis Underwater Recovery
FORTIS
UNDERWATER RECOVERY

Professional underwater recovery services across East Texas & surrounding states inland waterways. We find what others can't.

Veteran-Owned Business

Service Areas

Caddo Lake
Lake Bob Sandlin
Lake Fork
Lake O' The Pines
Lake Palestine
Toledo Bend
Sam Rayburn
Wright Patman
East Texas & Surrounding Areas

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