

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry.
Grote Gat Zwartsluis in the Vinkeveense Plassen offers a varied freshwater dive experience featuring a reef, a wreck, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 5 and 18 metres with no current. Divers should anticipate variable visibility ranging from 1 to 4 metres. The environment supports typical temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, though sightings are not guaranteed. Shore access is available with on-site parking. Divers must exercise caution regarding entanglement risks in seagrass, potential overhead environments, and active boat traffic. The use of a surface marker buoy is recommended for safety.
52.64493, 6.06667
stay deep until reaching the side to avoid boat traffic
enter the water at the two piers or from the small beach, both close to parking and accessible by a paved path
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
1-4m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
The site supports typical temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates, including various species of perch, pike, carp, and eel, as well as freshwater sponges and shrimp.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners due to the lack of current and manageable depths, though divers should be mindful of entanglement risks and overhead environments.
The depth at Grote Gat Zwartsluis ranges from 5 to 18 metres.
Yes, Grote Gat Zwartsluis is a shore-accessible dive site with parking available on site.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, entanglement risks in seagrass, low visibility, and overhead environments.
Diving at Grote Gat Zwartsluis in Zwartsluis requires the following certifications: Experienced Divers. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Grote Gat Zwartsluis in Zwartsluis typically ranges from 1 metres to 4 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.