This dive site, Vagoweiher in Wigoltingen, Switzerland, is a shallow freshwater pond requiring official authorization for diving. It's a popular local swimming spot during summer months. Underwater navigation is relatively straightforward due to its small size and shallow nature, featuring heavy vegetation and an intriguing old wheel that serves as an anchor for a swimmer's tree trunk.
The pond boasts abundant aquatic life, characterized by heavy growth of seaweed and water lilies which create diverse habitats. Divers can expect to discover plenty of fish, with pike explicitly mentioned as prominent inhabitants. Numerous pond mussels also populate the bottom, contributing to the site's small macro life.
The best time to visit would likely be during the warmer summer months, offering more comfortable water temperatures and when the pond is actively used for recreation, though authorization must be secured beforehand. For freedivers and snorkelers, the shallow depths and potential for good visibility make it an excellent location for practice and observation of the pond's unique ecosystem. Divers should maintain good buoyancy to avoid disturbing the silty bottom and manage potential entanglement from dense vegetation.
