The Veerse Meer is an artificial brackish lagoon in the province of Zeeland, in the southwest Netherlands. It stretches 22 kilometres in length and reaches up to 1,500 metres in width, lying between the former islands of Noord-Beveland, Zuid-Beveland, and Walcheren. The lake was created as part of the Delta Works flood control system: the Zandkreekdam closed it off from the Scheldt in 1960, and the Veerse Gatdam sealed it from the North Sea in 1961. A sluice in the Zandkreekdam maintains a connection to the Scheldt, which gives the water its brackish character — slightly less salty than seawater. The lake is designated a Ramsar Wetland, recognised in 2000.

Water levels are managed seasonally: they are lowered in winter to help drain the surrounding polders and raised in summer for recreational use. This means summer is the primary paddling season, when conditions are most favourable and the lake is busiest with water sports activity including sailing and canoeing.

The lake contains 13 small uninhabited islands, with up to 17 visible depending on tidal exposure, 12 of which are accessible for exploration. The shoreline includes quiet bays, reed beds, watery grasslands, deciduous forests, and former salt marshes. Some banks that are submerged at high tide have been designated nature reserves. The town of Veere sits on the lake's shores and offers harbour access.

Wildlife is a notable feature of the area. The reed beds and shorelines support diverse birdlife. Konik horses can be found on the Middelplaten, and Scottish Highlander cattle graze in reserves such as De Schotsman. Deer may be encountered during early morning outings.

Canoe hire is available at Kortgene, where both single and two-person sit-up canoes can be rented by the hour, half-day, or full day. The lake's combination of open water, sheltered bays, and accessible islands makes it well suited to day trips by canoe or kayak. Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures and quieter conditions compared to the busy summer months.