

Best for beginner divers, 3-11m, shore entry.
Gat van Cortenoever is a freshwater lake in the Limburg Lakes region, offering calm, current-free conditions suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 3 to 8 metres, with a maximum depth of 26 metres. Shore entry is available with on-site parking for straightforward logistics. Visibility is approximately 3 metres, requiring close buddy contact. Divers should remain aware of potential entanglement hazards from submerged vegetation and debris. When surfacing, maintain caution due to local boat traffic. The site provides a habitat for various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, though it is primarily utilised as a skills-building environment.
52.09905, 6.16945
If you enjoy carp, this is a good site, as grass carp, mirror carp, and common carp are frequently spotted between the reeds.
Park at the south bank of the Gat van Cortenoever and enter the water via the small sandy beach located between the trees.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-11m
Visibility
3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including various perch, carp, pike, and eel species, as well as freshwater sponges and shrimp.
Yes, the calm, current-free conditions and shallow depths make this site well-suited for new divers building confidence.
The site features depths typically ranging from 3 to 8 metres, though it reaches a maximum depth of 26 metres.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of entanglement hazards from submerged vegetation and debris, monitor their depth, and watch for boat traffic when surfacing.
Visibility at Gat van Cortenoever in Gat van Cortenoever typically ranges from 3 metres to 3 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.