Riihiniemi

Shallow freshwater 'underwater jungle' teeming with fish and crayfish.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on Lake Kaukajärvi, offers a unique underwater experience. During the summer and early autumn months, it transforms into an impressive ‘underwater jungle,’ teeming with life. You'll find a plentiful population of pike, perch, and crayfish, along with thousands of fish-fry sparkling in the sunlight. At night, tench and burbot emerge for feeding. The most accessible parts of this site are at only three meters deep, making it suitable even for instructors who prefer relaxed dives. It’s a truly rewarding location for divers of all levels.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

lake divefreshwaterbeginner friendlymacro photographynight diveabundant fish life

Marine Life

PikePerchCrayfishTenchBurbotFish-fry

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow 3-meter areas are perfect for beginners, while the unique ecosystem offers a rewarding experience for all divers.

Hazards:
cold waterboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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