The Winschoterdiep (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋɪnsxoːtərˈdip]) is a canal in the province Groningen of the Netherlands.

[citation needed] The Winschoterdiep's total length is 35.5 kilometres, and it is approximately 100 metres in width.

Sixteen bridges and locks are built across this canal, as well as many other passages.

[citation needed] In the section between Hoogezand and Waterhuizen, there are several shipwharfs.

[3] Where the canal runs through the municipality of Menterwolde, there is significant water-sport activity in season.