Mermet Springs, Il

Premier freshwater quarry training facility with unique underwater attractions.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
11m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a freshwater quarry offering excellent scuba diving opportunities. It's well-equipped as a training facility, providing courses in a wide range of specialties including Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diver, and more. Divers can explore the quarry using equipment like DPVs, Dry Suits, and Full Face Masks. The site features on-site air fills, equipment rental services, camping facilities, and RV hookups. Adaptive Techniques and Public Safety training are also available here. Local hotels and restaurants provide convenient access to amenities. Blue Wave Dive Center organizes monthly trips to Mermet, typically occurring on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

quarrywreckfreshwaterbeginner friendlytrainingnight divingwide angle

Marine Life

paddlefishcatfishbluegilllargemouth basscrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and extensive on-site facilities cater to both beginner training and advanced specialty courses.

Hazards:
cold watersilt-outoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

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