Dive-site story
Situated along the eastern shore of Lake Zurich at Herrliberg, this popular lakeside dive site provides easy shore access next to a local recreational area. Divers encounter a muddy, gradually descending slope that drops toward deeper lake basins, broken up by occasional clay formations, sunken tree branches, and small training platforms. Navigating requires good buoyancy control to avoid kicking up the fine silt that lines the bottom.
Gradual silty slope with interesting clay shelf formations
Perch and pike hunting among sunken driftwood
Convenient shore access with stone stairs and adjacent parking
Night dive opportunities to observe active burbot and freshwater crayfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn and winter offer the best clarity once algae blooms die down, though water temperatures drop significantly.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| BurbotLota lota | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Signal CrayfishPacifastacus leniusculus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common RoachRutilus rutilus | Common |
Marine forecast
