Diving with Eels
Fish That Slither
Eels have an elongated, snake-like body, making them easily recognizable when compared to other bony fish. Their long dorsal fin is merged with its caudal and anal fins, making one continuous fin along the length of its upper body. While they spend most of their adult lives in freshwater, most species migrate to the ocean to spawn.
They can be found in tropical and temperate waters all around the globe. They are bottom dwellers so when diving with eels, look for them to be hiding in burrows, masses of plants, and between rocky substrate. You can see them in almost every type of freshwater site including rivers, lakes, streams, and even muddy quarries. If you want to dive with them, explore the map below for dive sites around the world where they can be seen.
Dive Sites with this Animal View more on map
★★★☆☆ Waldsee
The entrance is on the camping site "Am Waldsee". The entrance is at a small sandy beach. From 7 m depth you will find gravel walls.
★★★★☆ Kosie’s Dive Basis
A few steps away from the diving center is a diving course. Here you can safely and comfortably board the boat at a slipway and a little later dive off the jetties. Underwater, a varied area with the most diverse destinations awaits you.
★★★★☆ Zollbrücke Rheinau
The entrance is via the embankment. At the bridge piers are often many fish hidden. In summer often a large catfish. Toilets are available
★★★★☆ Put van Ekeren
The well of the Ekeren or Muisbroek domain is an excellent place to conduct training dives. The visibility is usually quite good and there is no current to consider.
★★★★☆ Fühlinger See
A lake to fall in love with! There is a large parking lot, WC, and snack bar. The vegetation and many different fish are a pleasure! Suitable for beginners to advanced divers and night diving with the appropriate certification every Friday.
★★★★☆ Kamionka Piast Parking 1
A marl quarry, it is the best diving area in Opole. It has 2 descents into the water with good access. Parking lot No.1 is the most popular entrance to the water, allows you to penetrate the shallower part of the reservoir.