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Speicherbecken Geeste

Geeste, Germany
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Freshwater reservoir with platforms and deliberately submerged objects.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
13m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Geeste, near the border with Germany. It was constructed in the mid-1980s for the Lingen nuclear power plant. The reservoir covers 230 hectares and has a maximum depth of approximately 13 meters. The underwater environment includes species like bass, perch, pike and catfish. A practice platform is situated at around 4.5 meters, and various objects have been placed in the water to promote habitat development and protection. Facilities such as restrooms and a large terrace with views of the water are available.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

freshwaterbeginner friendlytraining diveartificial reef

Marine Life

bassperchpikecatfisheel

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, no current, and a practice platform make it ideal for training and new divers.

Hazards:
cold waterboat trafficlow visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

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