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Official tourism page listing fish species in the lake and the local permit requirements for the area.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bütgenbach Stausee
Freshwater lake training dive with rope course and fish-rich margins.
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.
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Research Estimate At Bütgenbach Stausee
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 2m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Bütgenbach Stausee?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bütgenbach Stausee Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 16m
Depth Note
A rope-connected underwater course is described at about 10–16 m.
Best Season
Calm weather year-round; late summer is best for fish activity.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reservoir entry, weak current, limited visibility, and a simple training-course layout.
Safety & Access At Bütgenbach Stausee
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Bütgenbach Stausee
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bütgenbach Stausee
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility2m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
