Dive-site story
Located in the Vinkeveense Plassen lake system, Eiland 6 provides freshwater diving characterized by dramatic peat formations, submerged trees, and deep clay trenches. The underwater landscape features vertical peat walls with hollowed-out overhangs where predatory fish shelter, alongside shallow weed beds near the island perimeter.
Steep peat walls and underwater overhangs sculpted by peat extraction
Dense shallow macrophyte zones hosting juvenile fish and invertebrates
Freshwater night diving with active nocturnal predators
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers warmer upper layer temperatures and active fish life, while colder months yield clearer water below the thermocline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pikeEsox lucius | Common | ||||||||||||
| European perchPerca fluviatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| European eelAnguilla anguilla | Common | ||||||||||||
| ZanderSander lucioperca | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Freshwater crayfishFaxonius limosus | Common |
Marine forecast
