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Local dive center for the Zutphen area that regularly dives Bronsbergenmeer.
Dive Spot Guide•
Gat van Roelofs
Permit-based shore lake with objects, vegetation, and low visibility.
Local operator required
Access is managed through the local club and its permit process.
Older south lake at Bronsbergen in Zutphen, used mainly as a club-managed training lake with many objects and careful navigation.
About Gat van Roelofs
Permit-controlled shore dive lake in Zutphen's Bronsbergen area, better known by local divers as Gat van Roelofs. The older south lake is used mainly as a training and fun-dive pond, with sand, vegetation, and lots of submerged objects to work around. Visibility is often limited, so the site rewards slow trim, frogkick control, and navigation more than speed. Access is club-based and permission-driven, which makes it a practical local dive but not a casual walk-in site.
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Research Estimate At Gat van Roelofs
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 1.5m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gat van Roelofs?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gat van Roelofs Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
Shore-entry lake with a 15m maximum depth and vegetation that starts in the shallows.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Freshwater, sand and vegetation, many objects, no current, 1-3m visibility, and a 15m max depth.
Safety & Access At Gat van Roelofs
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterEntanglement riskLow visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Non-members need a day or year permit to dive here.
Access Restrictions
Only club members or invited guests with a permit can dive here, and guests need written permission before entering.
Legal Notes
Follow OWWZ rules, carry proof of membership or permission, and respect the fishing and jetty warnings.
Local Intel For Gat van Roelofs
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A controlled freshwater shore dive with objects, vegetation, and navigation practice. Best for divers who are comfortable slowing down and staying trim in limited visibility.
Freediving
Not the primary use case; the site is set up around club-access scuba diving and training.
Snorkeling
Not a natural snorkel site because the main interest is submerged structure and low visibility.
Recent Logged Visits At Gat van Roelofs
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gat van Roelofs
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility1.5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
