De Baars / Put van Heel

Freshwater dive with varied landscapes and abundant fish life.

Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, De Baars, offers a fascinating underwater experience. The area features a varied landscape, including densely vegetated banks and mud walls, interspersed with headlands and the remnants of old tree roots. Notably, there's a significant area dominated by construction rubble, which has become a thriving habitat for marine life. Scattered throughout are objects that have accumulated over time, further supporting a rich ecosystem. The visibility is excellent when conditions are favorable, allowing for truly remarkable dives. If you’re lucky, you can encounter diverse fish populations and other fascinating creatures in this dynamic environment.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

lake divefreshwatermacro photographywide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

Snoekbaars (Pike-perch)Snoek (Pike)Paling (Eel)Kreeft (Crayfish)Baars (Perch)

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Easy shore access and a moderate maximum depth make it suitable for all divers.

Hazards:
depthcold waterboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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