How deep is Norris Lake - Loyston Point?

Norris Lake - Loyston Point reaches a maximum depth of 36.6 metres (120 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Norris Lake - Loyston Point a shore dive or a boat dive?

Norris Lake - Loyston Point can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Norris Lake - Loyston Point?

Norris Lake - Loyston Point is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 36.6 metres (120 feet). Access is from shore or by boat, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Norris Lake - Loyston Point?

Divers at Norris Lake - Loyston Point in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Bluegill. Channel catfish, Smallmouth bass, and Bluegill are recorded as common sightings, while Striped bass and Walleye are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Norris Lake - Loyston Point

Tennessee, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested37 m depthBoth entry

Norris Lake - Loyston Point at a glance

Norris Lake - Loyston Point is an intermediate both dive site in Tennessee, United States with depths of up to 36.6 m (120 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Striped bass, and Smallmouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 14h ago

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Site hazards: Depth - lake bottom exceeds 100 ft; entanglement in submerged standing timber; heavy summer boat traffic; modest visibility

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun

Fri8:00–20:00

Sat8:00–20:00

Sun8:00–20:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:49 · Sunrise 7:15 · Sunset 19:49

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Channel catfish, Smallmouth bass, Bluegill

Best time: Late spring through fall; lake is open to diving 24 hours

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan89% 10 kn
Feb81% 10 kn
Mar82% 10 kn
Apr84% 10 kn
May91% 9 kn
Jun99% 7 kn
Jul100% 6 kn
Aug100% 6 kn
Sep97% 7 kn
Oct95% 8 kn
Nov90% 9 kn
Dec86% 10 kn

July and August havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Norris Lake, the TVA's oldest reservoir (1936) north of Knoxville, is rated the cleanest lake in the Tennessee Valley and is a popular freshwater dive destination. The Loyston Point area features a standing 'ghost forest' whose treetops can be reached around 80 ft, with the bottom near 120 ft. Shore and boat diving are both practical from the TVA Loyston Point recreation area; visibility typically runs 10-15 ft.

boatshore

Depth - lake bottom exceeds 100 ft; entanglement in submerged standing timber; heavy summer boat traffic; modest visibility

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