Waidsee
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The Waidsee is located about 15 km northeast of Mannheim in Weinheim. The quarry pond, which was created at the end of the 60s by the mining of gravel (the A5 runs directly past it). Year-round access only via dive center.
Very many perch, pike and some very large catfish are regularly sighted. Especially in winter the catfish are regularly seen in shallow water.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Catfish
164
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#2
Perch
158
Total Sightings
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M
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#3
Pike
110
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#4
Carp
86
Total Sightings
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A
M
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J
A
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N
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#5
Bass
78
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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O
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#6
Crayfish
28
Total Sightings
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A
M
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O
N
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#7
Turtle
12
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#8
Walleye
7
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Eel
1
Total Sightings
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M
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