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Boshmolenplas is a popular dive site known for clear water, varied life and numerous underwater objects. It appeals to divers interested in both small and larger freshwater species. The clean water supports unusual organisms, including hydra and bryozoans.
The facilities are one of the site’s strengths. In addition to the dive centre, visitors can find a filling station, changing rooms, classrooms, rinsing points and catering. The site attracts divers not only from the Netherlands but also from Belgium, Germany and France. Freedivers are catered for as well, with a dedicated platform.
The dive site was operated by Mieke and Maurits van Gulick, who also managed the filling station, rental centre and nearby catering facilities.
What makes it special?
The water quality is continuously monitored because the lake is connected to a drinking-water reservoir. Boshmolenplas also became known for one of Europe’s early freshwater artificial-reef projects. Reef balls and several wrecks provide shelter for fish and create points of interest for divers.
One of the most striking underwater structures is De Kantelaar, approximately 18 metres long, 4.5 metres wide and 4 metres high.
Boshmolenplas lies near the village of Heel in the municipality of Maasgouw. Like other lakes in the Maasplassen area, it was once a gravel-extraction pit; quarrying continued there until around 1990.
