This dive site, Maarssenveenseplas, is an extensive freshwater quarry lake featuring marked underwater routes guiding divers past various objects including tires, a wreck, an underwater house, and training platforms at 6 and 10 meters. It serves as a dedicated training and recreational facility for members of a local diving association, ensuring controlled access and a maintained environment.
Typical for Dutch freshwater environments, divers can expect to encounter various freshwater fish species such as perch, pike, and carp. The artificial structures provide habitats for these fish, as well as smaller invertebrates and freshwater plant life that thrives in the lake's ecosystem.
The best time to visit Maarssenveenseplas for diving is generally during the warmer months from late spring to early autumn, when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility might be at its best. Divers should be aware that access is strictly limited to members of the association. Freedivers will find the platforms and manageable depths suitable for breath-hold training.
