butgenbach.info · Tourism
Official tourism page listing fish species in the lake and the local permit requirements for the area.
Bütgenbach Stausee
Freshwater lake training dive with rope course and fish-rich margins.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner10m - 16m
Lake
Permit-based shore entry near the dam, with a marked underwater course and poor visibility below the upper layer.
About Bütgenbach Stausee
Bütgenbach Stausee is a beginner-friendly freshwater lake dive in front of the dam, reached by a short path and steps down to a shallow west-shore entry. Divers follow a rope-linked underwater course with rings, a catamaran, pipes, and a sunken sailboat, while the dam wall itself stays off-limits. It is a permit-based shore dive with limited infrastructure and often weak visibility, so it works best as a controlled training dive or easy local day out.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Stay at least 50 m from the dam wall, use a buoy because sailboats can use the reservoir, and keep the entry zone disciplined.
Access Restrictions
A diving permit is required and the dam wall buffer must be respected; the wall itself is off-limits for diving.
Legal Notes
Buy the local permit through Worriken or Tourist Info Bütgenbach and follow the reservoir buffer rules around the dam wall.
Where Is Bütgenbach Stausee?
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Local Intel For Bütgenbach Stausee
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy shore-entry freshwater scuba with a marked training course, submerged obstacles, and fish-rich margins.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive site; the interesting features are better appreciated on scuba.
Snorkeling
Possible only in the shallow upper layer on calm days, but visibility often limits the payoff.
Wildlife at Bütgenbach Stausee
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Bütgenbach Stausee
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 3/5Average variety
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 2/5Few visitors
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 2m
