Pictured: Teenage boy, 16, who died in lake
Daniel Drewitt, 16, went missing at Powell's Pool in Sutton Park, just north of Birmingham, at around 6pm on Thursday.
He was pronounced dead after his body was recovered from the water just after 10pm on Thursday following 'extensive efforts' from emergency services, a West Midlands Police spokesman said.
His grandmother, Lilian Swann, paid tribute to the teenager on social media. She wrote: 'That's our beautiful grandson, who had his whole life ahead of him. We will never recover from this love you loads Daniel and miss you so much. Nan and grandad Roy xxx.
'My grandson, my life always in our hearts, love you handsome man, we will be together some day.'
Flowers and other tributes have been laid near the scene. One note from a classmate said he had been 'always making us laugh in maths'.
Among those paying tribute was Northfield Town Football Club, which described the teenager as a 'fantastic young man who always wore a smile on his face whether on or off the pitch'.
Bromsgrove Rovers AFC, another football club in the area, said he had been a former under-16s player for the side.
The club said in a statement: 'Daniel Drewitt, cheeky lad from Birmingham who lived life to the max, always worked hard in training and games, and a pleasure to work with him.
'Such a sad loss for a lad with a bright future ahead of him and will be missed by all!!!'
Teenager 'deeply loved' by teachers and pupils
Colmers School and Sixth Form College, in Rednal, Birmingham, said in a statement: 'Daniel was a young man who brought light and character to our entire school community.
'He was confident, full of life, a talented sportsman, and so deeply loved by staff and fellow pupils alike. His warm presence and positive spirit will be sorely missed.'
The school said it would do 'all we can' to support students and staff. 'We know how deeply this loss will be felt by many, and we are committed to ensuring no member of our school community feels alone in their grief,' it added.
West Midlands Police confirmed the death was not being treated as suspicious and that a report would be prepared for the coroner.
In 2001, another teenage boy, Fraser Amiss, died at Powell's Pool after diving in with two friends.
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