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Czechia

Divesites
28
Centers
19
Courses & Events
83
Wildlife
9
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Explore Czechia

While Czechia may not be the first destination that comes to mind for diving enthusiasts, this landlocked country offers unique freshwater diving opportunities that are truly worth exploring. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Czechia boasts a variety of dive sites, from serene lakes and mysterious caves to historical quarries and high-altitude reservoirs. These diverse locations cater to a range of diving experiences, including recreational, technical, and cave diving, presenting an intriguing alternative to traditional sea diving.

One of the highlights is the flooded quarries, which are particularly popular among technical divers. These sites offer excellent visibility and unique underwater landscapes, with some quarries housing submerged structures and artifacts that make each dive an adventure. In the mountainous regions, altitude diving in reservoirs adds another dimension to the experience, challenging divers with their cooler temperatures and unique aquatic life. Coupled with the country's rich history and picturesque landscapes, Czechia presents a captivating dive travel destination that promises to surprise and delight divers of all levels.

Power Plug Type
C, E
Payment Method
AMEX, DC, JCB, Cir, Plus
Airports
PRG
Currency
Czech Koruna (CZK)
Dial Code
+420
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC +1; UTC +2 during daylight saving time

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Dive Centers

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Czechia

In Czechia, divers exploring freshwater bodies can encounter a variety of fish species. Common sightings include perch, pike, and carp that thrive in lakes and rivers. Catfish are a special sight, often found in deeper waters, and provide an exciting encounter for divers. Visibility in these freshwater environments can vary significantly with depth and time of year, often being clearer in colder months when algae growth is reduced. Another fascinating aspect of diving in Czechia is witnessing the spawning activities of fish such as trout, which can be observed in spring. Seasonally, the visibility can be affected by spring runoff, which may reduce clarity temporarily. Planning dives around these seasonal changes and understanding the typical habitats of these species can enhance the overall diving experience in Czechia.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 19

Bass

2.7k Sightings
J
50
F
45
M
35
A
107
M
175
J
321
J
607
A
622
S
450
O
192
N
81
D
45

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Total number of species: 30

Carp

2.7k Sightings
J
12
F
6
M
3
A
127
M
266
J
437
J
570
A
672
S
345
O
200
N
67
D
24

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 3

Perch

2k Sightings
J
39
F
40
M
27
A
104
M
198
J
201
J
268
A
486
S
266
O
177
N
124
D
57

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 5

Pike

1.7k Sightings
J
46
F
40
M
30
A
62
M
88
J
178
J
268
A
390
S
255
O
207
N
95
D
56

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Total number of species: 3000

Catfish

1.3k Sightings
J
3
F
2
M
8
A
52
M
96
J
230
J
236
A
292
S
193
O
105
N
35
D
12

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Total number of species: 27

Sturgeon

926 Sightings
J
20
F
22
M
6
A
14
M
34
J
72
J
241
A
197
S
173
O
99
N
26
D
22

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 5

Walleye

239 Sightings
J
16
F
4
M
3
A
9
M
22
J
44
J
22
A
42
S
48
O
8
N
12
D
9

Common Rudd

219 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
15
J
16
A
58
S
47
O
57
N
18
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species: 600

Crayfish

215 Sightings
J
0
F
3
M
1
A
2
M
1
J
16
J
38
A
55
S
56
O
26
N
7
D
10