Community reports visibility around 3-5m and mention fish, crayfish, and algae.
Lyubertsy quarry is a training-friendly freshwater shore dive with easy access.
Lyubertsy quarry is a training-friendly freshwater shore dive with easy access.
Lyubertsy quarry is a freshwater shore dive built around a man-made quarry with sandy beaches, a central stone island, and a flooded-forest feel underwater. It is used for training and recreational dives, with easy shore access, variable visibility, and a few structured features that keep the site interesting. Expect pike, perch, and crayfish in a setting that feels more like a local training quarry than a scenic open-water site.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 12m
Depth Note
Tourism sources describe an average depth around 7m with maxima around 12m, while recent club outings mention useful walls in the 7-13m band.
Best Season
June to September.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater quarry conditions with a shore entry, central island feature, mixed bottoms, and visibility that is good enough for training but rarely crystal clear.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch the flooded-forest area, submerged structure, and cold water, and stay conservative if visibility drops.
Access Restrictions
Treat the quarry as a managed recreation site with patrols and local water-use rules rather than an unmanaged lake.
Legal Notes
Seasonal patrols are active and small motorboats are restricted on the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A familiar open-water training quarry with enough structure for instruction, fun dives, and slow exploration.
Freediving
Possible for controlled practice in calm weather, but the quarry is primarily used for scuba and open-water training.
Snorkeling
Shallow beach areas can work for snorkelling in summer, though this is not a snorkel-first site.
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
Community reports visibility around 3-5m and mention fish, crayfish, and algae.
Popular summer recreation quarry with beaches, parking, and several amenities.
Local safety coverage with rescue posts, boat patrols, and motorboat restrictions.
Open-water training and exam dives at Big Lyubertsy quarry from June to September.
Tourism listing with average depth around 7m and maximum depth around 12m.
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