Confirms the Altai reserve setting and Yailu as a reserve settlement.
Russia
High-altitude shore dive on Teletskoye Lake
High-altitude shore dive on Teletskoye Lake
Local reserve logistics and shore access are easiest to handle with a nearby operator.
Yailu Old Peer is a high-altitude Teletskoye Lake shore site near Yailu village that works well as a relaxed freshwater dive. The shallow profile is easy to read, with clear water and endemic lake fish giving the site a quiet, scenic feel. It suits divers who want a straightforward lake entry with altitude conditions and a compact underwater route.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for altitude and cold freshwater. Respect the reserve rules and keep an eye on shore access logistics before entering.
Access Restrictions
Check local reserve permissions before diving and use the shore approach near Yailu village.
Legal Notes
Respect the Altai reserve rules and confirm any access permissions before your dive day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow freshwater shore dive with clear water and endemic lake fish.
Freediving
The shallow profile can suit freediving, but reserve access and local conditions still need to be checked first.
Snorkeling
The clear shallow water makes snorkelling practical along the shore.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Confirms the Altai reserve setting and Yailu as a reserve settlement.

Boat-only freshwater wall dive on Kabukhta's protected Lake Teletskoye shore.

Shore-entry Teletskoye Lake dive with steep slope and cold water.

Shore-entry freshwater drop-off on the southern coast of Lake Teletskoye.