This dive site, Watergoed, is located on the west side of Slijk-Ewijk in the Netherlands, offering an easy shore entry directly from its associated beach bar and parking lot. Divers can enter via the beach and explore a freshwater environment characterized by submerged trees, providing excellent structure for marine life. While no specific history or navigation challenges are mentioned, the site is generally straightforward to navigate due to its relatively shallow depths and good visibility.
The underwater ecosystem at Watergoed is home to a variety of freshwater species. Notably, divers frequently spot pike-perch, including mating pairs, indicating a healthy breeding ground. Other common sightings include pike, perch, crayfish, and gobies, which are typical inhabitants of the lake's environment. The submerged trees also provide a habitat for various smaller organisms and potentially aquatic plants.
The optimal time to visit Watergoed is likely during seasons with the best visibility and water temperatures, typically late spring to early autumn. Its 'more than good' visibility makes it particularly appealing. For freedivers and divers, the site's calm conditions and accessible depths (max 17m, avg 8m) make it ideal for training, leisurely dives, and macro photography focusing on the smaller aquatic life like crayfish and gobies amidst the interesting underwater tree formations. Don't forget your drysuit if diving outside of summer months, as Dutch freshwater can be quite cold.
