HONSWIJKERPLAS
Nederland, Utrecht
The Honswijkerplas is an interesting dive site between Hagestein and Schalkwijk in the Dutch province of Utrecht, where diving is only allowed with permission of Recreatieschap Stichtse Groenlanden. The lake is clear and rich in fish and the underwater landscape is varied. Dive past the mussel fields, peat blocks, reed banks and drop-offs. You will share the water with huge chinese mitten crabs, schools of perches and countless cray fish.
Particulars
Park along the shore of the Honswijkerplas. Now walk into the water up to the buoy line. The Honswijkerplas is very varied. The large mussel fields in front of the entry point are home to enormous chinese mitten crabs.
Warnings
Diving at the Honswijkerplas is only allowed with a permit from Recreatieschap Stichtse Groenlanden and never individually. In case of an event, a license can be applied for several divers. Access from sunrise to sunset. The Honswijkerplas can get very crowded during the summer months.




