HAARRIJNSEPLAS THEMATERVELDEN
Nederland, Utrecht
The Haarrijnseplas Thematervelden is a dive site in the Haarrijnseplas. Dive over the sandy bottom with at 5 meters depth a zone with beautiful peat formations. Marine life is limited and mainly takes place on and around the peat formations. The Haarrijnseplas Thematervelden is a simple dive site. Don't expect too much yet. It's a dive spot in development where facilities are lacking and marine life has yet to blossom.
Particulars
Enter the water in the far southwest corner of the Haarrijnseplas. Park your car and walk over the game grid to the water. The entry point is paved with stones and netting but the bottom gets loamy and soft at 2 meters. Underwater you'll find sandy bottoms, peat formations and mussel growth on the bottom. Marine life consists of pike, eels, roaches and large schools of perch.
Warnings
Diving in the Haarrijnseplas is allowed, but only in the eastern excavation. Parking lot at busy road. Soft bottom at the entry point. Dark at depth, bring a dive light. It's always been unclear if diving is allowed and this can still lead to discussions.




