Boomgaardplas

The Orchard Lake, located at Camping In Den Boomgaard in Kapel-Avezaath, Netherlands, offers a unique diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers. This small freshwater lake can be circumnavigated during your dive, especially in the summer months.

Divers can expect to encounter a variety of fish species in the Orchard Lake, including pike, catfish, carp, tench, and perch. The lake is teeming with marine life, and it's highly unlikely to come across an area without any sightings. Keep an eye out for the elusive albino catfish and the impressive sturgeon, which may not be easily spotted but might make a surprise appearance. The more reserved tench and carp may be shy at first, but remaining calm and patient will allow you to approach them up close. Resting pikes can be found amongst the rubble walls, while eels, lobsters, and bullheads seek refuge between the stones. As an added bonus, there are a few small wrecks, including rowing boats and a bicycle, waiting to be explored.

With a visibility of approximately 5 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters, divers can enjoy a clear and immersive underwater experience at the Orchard Lake. This dive site offers a great opportunity for divers of all levels to explore the beauty beneath the water's surface.

To gain access and dive at the Boomgaardplas, simply pay a small fee at the reception of the campsite, which may vary from year to year. Located at Camping In Den Boomgaard in Kapel-Avezaath, this hidden gem is worth a visit for any diving enthusiast.