Waidsee
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
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 3000
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Total number of species approx.: 3
Perch
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Total number of species approx.: 5
Pike
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Total number of species approx.: 30
Carp
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Total number of species approx.: 19
Bass
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Crayfish
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Total number of species approx.: 360