Loch Low-Minn is a quarry lake in Athens, TN that provides a unique scuba diving opportunity. Its crystal clear waters are home to the rare paddlefish.
06/02/2026
Loch Low-Minn will be closed on Saturday, June 6th. We will re-open on Sunday, June 7th, for regular business hours. Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for any inconvenience. Please contact us if you are an affiliated dive school that needs to make special accommodations.
05/22/2026
Our Memorial Weekend schedule.
Sat. & Sun. - regular hours
Monday we will be closed.
Here is how the weather podcast looks like for the Weekend (posted on Friday, 2:30pm). Subject to change:
05/10/2026
May 10th.
Beatiful day,.
Great visibility. Surf 65F, thermocline 20ft, 53F below thermocline.
We are opened today till 4pm for entry.
2026 Open Water Diving Season!
Mark your calendars!
The weather is warming up, and Loch Low-Minn will officially open for the 2026 open water diving season on Saturday, May 2nd!
Our business hours will remain 9am - 6pm every Saturday and Sunday (doors close at 4pm). Since hours may unexpectedly change based on weather conditions, we recommend that you follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with any schedule changes or other announcements.
As always, you can download waivers to sign and bring with you, so that you can get a head start on your visit. You can find information about our hours, rates, rules, and more on the Information section of our website.
We rent out tanks pre-filled with air or Nitrox (both types: Yoke and DIN), as well as other equipment. If you bring your own tanks, we'll be happy to refill them for you. You can find rates for the above and more on the Prices section of our website.
Additionally, with gas prices getting ever higher, we want to reassure our guests that Loch Low-Minn has committed to not raising our entry fee in 2026! We feel your pain and hope this little step will help your visits continue being fun and stress-free.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
10/27/2025
It was such a fun Sunday underwater pumpkin carving practicing day and competiton.
Thanks to Murphy Scuba and Ski/Scuba diveshops for making this event happened and thanks to everyone who decided to come out to participate, dive and have fun. It was win-win situation for all the divers! 😉
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2025 Diving season at LLM is coming to an end!
We want to remind everyone that Loch Low-Minn is still open for the 2025 open water diving season until the end of the month of October.
That means that there is only one weekend left, so don't miss your chance to enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage reflected in the clean and still warm water! Despite the cooler nights, heat is absorbed throughout the summer, so the water will stay pretty much the same temperature throughout the next weeks. And the visibility will only improve as the algae disappears! Please check current temp and viz information on our website.
You still have time to dive, sharpen your skills, especially before your travel if you plan one, and try out your existing or new gear. We will be open on regular weekends hours from 9am until 6pm (entry closes at 4pm. Air & Nitrox fills, as well as other gear for rent, are available.
Reminder: There will be the underwater pumpkin carving contest on coming Sunday October 26 (see information in the previous post). Anyone feels like trying their hand at carving a jack-o'-lantern under the water, bring a pumpkin and tools to challenge yourself and impress your friends.
This event will be organized by Ski/Scuba Center in cooperation with Murphy Scuba (NC).
Also, due to water temperature is still comfortable, we may extend it to Weekend of November 1-st and 2-nd, or NOT, but it will be decided later next week if people will demand it, and if weather will be warm and not rainy (Please check the FB update after Oct 28)!
10/15/2025
Ski/Scuba Center is with Murphy Scuba and Loch Low-Minn Scuba Diving Resort.
We will hold the underwater pumpkin carving contest on Sunday October 26. Anyone feels like trying their hand at carving a jack-o'-lantern under the water, bring a pumpkin and tools to challenge yourself and impress your friends.
This event will be organized by Ski/Scuba Center in cooperation with Murphy Scuba (NC). Please check information below.
10/10/2025
Check out this cool photogrammetry of the Loch Low-Minn school bus done by Chris Knoblauch! Done with GoPro and Kraken video lights.
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/llm-bus-79cfda8fd3fe4b79891748bb2d09b0d8
Courtesy of Chris Knoblauch
See the reference Link at Rhea's Diving Services, Inc.
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08/29/2025
Labor Day Weekend
Loch Low-Minn will be open during regular business hours this coming Saturday and Sunday, but we will be closed on Monday for a much deserved Labor Day off.
We hope to see you all this weekend and wish everyone a very happy holiday.
Stay safe and healthy!
06/12/2025
Interesting facts about Paddlefish
https://youtube.com/shorts/U5Vw7gz7V-4?si=ryS6Foy4tkTySMYo
People asked today "... what is the likelihood of seeing them on the dive?" Here are a few photos of the LochLow-Minn paddlefish taken on October 20, 2023 and provided by Carol Cotton Blickenstorfer.