

Katorzhanka Bay is a freshwater dive site located in Lake Baikal near Listvyanka, Russia. The site features a deep profile ranging from 40 to 100 metres, though the shallower reef structure provides a primary area for exploration. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access to the site is exclusively by boat. Due to the remote Siberian location, divers should confirm boat charter availability and local infrastructure before planning a trip. Bringing personal exposure protection suitable for cold water is recommended, as conditions vary significantly. The site is generally considered suitable for those comfortable with deep-water environments.
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The site contains the remains of a flooded 19th-century Trans-Siberian railway carriage.
Accessible by boat as part of a diving cruise.
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Depth
40-100m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
None
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The site ranges from 40 to 100 metres in depth.
While the site reaches depths of 100 metres, the shallower reef structure is often used for less experienced divers.
Access to Katorzhanka Bay is by boat.
The site is primarily used for diving, with depths starting at 40 metres.
Diving at Katorzhanka bay in Listvyanka requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Katorzhanka bay in Listvyanka are May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Katorzhanka bay in Listvyanka typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.