Park infrastructure and shoreline access context.
Jezioro Szmaragdowe is a freshwater quarry-lake dive in Szczecin.
Jezioro Szmaragdowe is a freshwater quarry-lake dive in Szczecin.
Jezioro Szmaragdowe is a flooded chalk-mine lake in Szczecin that offers a controlled freshwater dive rather than open-water scenery. Divers come for the submerged mining remains, the sunken forest, and the unusual emerald water, but visibility is usually the limiting factor. It is a low-current site where careful navigation matters more than depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 18m
Depth Note
A thick suspended layer is described below about 4 m, and the lake's maximum depth is 18 m.
Best Season
Colder months.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater lake with a thick suspended layer below about 4 m and very poor visibility in summer.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Visibility is usually very poor, and a dense suspended layer is present below about 4 m. Take care around submerged trees and other mining debris.
Access Restrictions
Use the designated park and shoreline infrastructure.
Legal Notes
Treat the area as a managed tourism site and follow local visitor routes.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Flooded chalk mine with a submerged forest, fallen trees, and mining remains such as tracks and a wagon.
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
Park infrastructure and shoreline access context.
Flooded mine origin, poor visibility, and colder-month advice.
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