Due to the construction of the Afsluitdijk and the reclamation, fishing became of secondary importance. Lemmer nowadays mainly has a central function for the south of Friesland and the north of Flevoland ( Noordoostpolder). Lemsterweek is organized every year, a week full of events that attracts around 85,000 people every year. Large ships are being built in Lemmer, the location on wide water is very favorable for this. Just when the fishing industry experienced a sharp decline, water sports and recreation in the Netherlands took off due to a strong increase in prosperity. As with other former Zuiderzee ports, Lemmer became an important center for water sports. The harbors were made suitable for recreational sailing: motor boats, yachts, sailing yachts, but also the ships of the brown trade found their berth and facilities there. This development represents a great new opportunity for the Lemster economy. In addition to Dutch people, Lemmer also welcomes many German guests.