

Best for intermediate divers, 3-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Nijstad Grote Plas is a freshwater site within the Vinkeveense Plassen lake system, featuring an artificial reef structure designed for navigation and exploration. Divers can expect depths ranging from 3 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed from the shore and experiences mild currents. Visibility is variable, typically between 3 and 6 metres, and a thermocline is present at approximately 6 metres. Due to the artificial reef structure and low visibility, entanglement is a potential hazard. On-site facilities include air fills, a cafe, a dive shop, and guided tours, making it a suitable location for training and skills-focused dives.
52.70730, 6.42160
The site is diveable year-round and has strong on-site infrastructure including air fills, a cafe, a dive shop, and guided tours, so it works well as a training or skills-focused dive. Given the variable visibility and entanglement risk around the artificial reef, a dive torch and a sharp cutting tool on your kit are worth having even on a daytime dive.
Access is only via Dive2adventure. From A28, take exit 25-Zwolde, turn right onto Spiekampenweg, then first right onto Koedijk.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-35m
Visibility
3-6m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site is rated for intermediate divers, as the artificial reef and variable visibility require specific navigation skills.
Depths range from 3 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore entry dive.
Divers should be aware of entanglement risks around the artificial reef, low visibility, and the presence of a thermocline at 6 metres.
A dive torch and a sharp cutting tool are recommended due to the variable visibility and entanglement risks.
Diving at Nijstad Grote Plas in Hoogeveen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Nijstad Grote Plas in Hoogeveen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nijstad Grote Plas in Hoogeveen typically ranges from 3 metres to 6 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.