Dive-site story
Loch Low-Minn is a dedicated freshwater scuba park situated in an old rock quarry in McMinn County, Tennessee. Fed by natural springs, the quarry features steep limestone walls, submerged artifacts, and training platforms linked by guide lines. It is widely known for hosting a protected population of American paddlefish that cruise comfortably along the quarry walls alongside typical regional freshwater sportfish.
Encounters with large North American paddlefish filter-feeding in open water
Sunken attractions including boats, training platforms, and artifacts linked by underwater navigation lines
Sheer quarry rock walls with spring-fed freshwater visibility
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer surface temperatures and park operating hours make late spring through autumn the prime time for diving.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American paddlefishPolyodon spathula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | Common |
Marine forecast
