Jezero Most (Ležáky)
One of the largest artificial lakes in the Czech Republic, opened to the public on 12 September 2020 on the site of the former Ležáky mine. Depth reaches about 71 m (Wikipedia) and diving is currently done from the south shore (beach and piers) at your own risk. Underwater there are rich plants and predatory fish, and divers report an underwater 'Most' inscription at about 21 m. Visibility averages about 4 m and the water is about 10 °C below 10 m.
Facts
- Region: Czechia – Bohemia: Quarries & Lakes
- Area: North & West Bohemia
- Depth: 0–71 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: lake, wall
- Coordinates: 50.53694, 13.64444
- Highlights: 309-311 ha pit lake, depth up to about 71-75 m, flooded former mine - no carp, predatory fish stocked (catfish, pike, perch), rich submerged vegetation on the south shore, underwater 'Most' inscription at about 21 m, visibility 2-10 m, water about 10 °C below 10 m
- Permit: Per the dive database diving is allowed at your own risk; no separate permit listed.
- Tips: Free and open (no restricted hours); you cannot drive up to the water - gear must be carried about 100-300 m from the south car park. Diving from the south shore only. No compressor, toilets or food listed by the dive database; fishing is not planned.