Confirms active underwater photo and club use at the lake.
Gravel-bottom lake for close-range freshwater diving
Gravel-bottom lake for close-range freshwater diving
Sicki kop lake is a freshwater lake with a gravelly coal-mine bottom and small bays along the shore. It works best as a close-range lake dive where the main interest is the stepped lake floor, quiet water, and stocked freshwater life rather than long underwater scenery. The site suits relaxed training and casual observation, with the cool water and limited visibility setting the tone.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 35m
Depth Note
The lake floor varies with coal-mine shaping and stepped contours, with deeper water away from the shoreline.
Best Season
spring and autumn
Typical Conditions
Calm freshwater with a gravelly bottom, stepped sections, and short-range underwater visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use thermal protection for cool freshwater and maintain close buddy contact because visibility can be short.
Access Restrictions
Respect anglers, swimmers, and any organized recreation or event areas along the shore.
Legal Notes
Public recreation area; follow local lake-use rules and avoid interfering with shoreline users.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A gravel-bottom lake dive with stepped contours and deeper water away from the shore zone; keep the profile simple and close-range.
Freediving
Possible in the calmer shallow sections, but the site is better treated as a short, controlled freshwater session than a long apnea swim.
Snorkeling
A close-range freshwater snorkel with short visibility, shallow edges, and a mainly lake-bottom view.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Confirms active underwater photo and club use at the lake.
Water-quality analysis and biodiversity context for the lake.
Shows roadside parking and day/night use near Šićki Kop.
Documents the protected sports-recreation zone effort around Šićki Brod.
Describes the lake as a recreation area and seasonal outdoor destination.
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Shallow freshwater training site near Sokolac