Dive-site story
On Lake Constance's southern shore in St. Gallen, Rietli Goldach provides direct shore entry to alpine waters. A shallow shelf of silt and pebbles drops into a steep mud slope scattered with submerged timber that shelters cold-water lake fauna.
Steep silty drop-off harboring bottom-dwelling lake species
Night dives targeting active burbot and hunting pike
Direct shore access adjacent to local parking
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Colder months bring clearer water below the thermocline once algae blooms subside.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurbotLota lota | Common | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Signal CrayfishPacifastacus leniusculus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CarpCyprinus carpio | Seasonal |
Marine forecast