2024 bathing-ban context and summer use
Freshwater quarry pit near Zagan with clear water and fish.
Freshwater quarry pit near Zagan with clear water and fish.
Gryzyce 4 Zagan is a former aggregate mining pit near Zagan that now serves as a seasonal inland recreation water. It sits by the road toward Zielona Gora and has quarry-style banks, variable shoreline footing, clear freshwater, and a calm setting suited to low-key scuba, snorkel, and shore visits when local access rules allow. Summer is the busiest period, and there is no dedicated dive infrastructure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
summer
Typical Conditions
Calm inland freshwater, very good visibility, and moderate summer recreation use.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch for slippery banks, changing shoreline use, and other recreation users near the water.
Access Restrictions
Current bathing and fishing permissions can change on the Gryzyce pits, so check local notices before entering the water.
Legal Notes
This is a managed quarry water with changing seasonal rules rather than an always-open public lake.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Freshwater quarry diving with clear water and fish watching rather than reef structure.
Snorkeling
Best for calm-surface snorkeling on stable summer days when the water is clear and shore use is light.
Chill / Non-diver
A relaxed inland spot for low-key summer visits and shoreline time.
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
2024 bathing-ban context and summer use
quarry location and road access
quarry-beach listing near Zagan
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