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Fishing in
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·Denmark56.26°, 9.50°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Online at www.fisketegn.dk or at tourist offices/fishing shops
- Cost
- Day pass approx. 5.50 Euro | Week pass approx. 17.40 Euro | Annual pass approx. 25 Euro
- Validity
- Persons 18-67 years | Children under 18 years and seniors from 67 years fish for free
- Available online?
- Yes
Protection zone of 500 m from the mouth at river mouths into the sea | Note regional variations
Buy fishing license for Denmark online
Official authority website
Book fishing tours in Denmark
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Pike saltwater: May 01-15 | Pike freshwater: March 15-April 30 | Zander: May 01-31 | Brown trout: Nov. 16-Jan. 15
- Catch limits
- Pike: minimum size 60 cm | Zander: minimum size 50 cm | Brown trout: minimum size 30 cm | Baltic salmon: maximum 1 large salmon per angler per day
- Prohibited methods
- Knives with less than 7 cm blade length prohibited in public | One-handed openers are prohibited | Carrying knives only permitted to/from fishing
- Catch & Release
- Encouraged
Denmark has clear, well-documented rules. Minimum sizes must be strictly observed. Local special rules apply in some coastal areas and harbors.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Skjern Å (Salmon, Fly fishing/Spin fishing ab 16. April | Achtung: 2025 keine Entnahme)
- —Limfjord (Sea Trout, Flatfish, über 1000 km Coastnlinie)
- —Gelbes Reef Det Gule Rev (large Cod, 150 km Länge, ab Hanstholm/Hirtshals)
- —Ostseeinseln Fyn, Lakeland, Møn, Bornholm (Sea Trout, Cod)
- —Varde Å (Salmon, Nordseefluss)
Target fish
Freshwater
Lakes and rivers require additional permits | Zander and pike in Skanderborg Lakes
Saltwater
Coastal regions and Baltic Sea year-round | Deep sea fishing on cutters possible
Starting from150 Eur / day
Best season: Spring to autumn | Salmon fishing from mid-April
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Sea trout fishing: light spinning rods, weatherproof clothing | Deep sea fishing at Yellow Reef: 9-22 kg heavy rod with heavy weights
- Fishing guides
- Salmon fishing Skjern Å: Experienced guide strongly recommended for beginners | Private fishing guides available
- Transport
- Vacation homes directly on the beach enable immediate fishing | Cutter trips bookable
- Safety
- Carry ID card | Observe knife regulations | Restrictions for one-handed openers
- Customs & taking fish home
- Digital app MitFisketegn or printout required | Check protection zones on map fredning.fd.dk
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Cost Overview
License fees
Day pass approx. 5.50 Euro | Week pass approx. 17.40 Euro | Annual pass approx. 25 Euro | Freshwater permit approx. 6-20 Euro/day
Guide prices
Private fishing guides 50-150 Euro | Cutter trip (half-day, deep sea) 80-150 Euro
Daily budget
Basic budget coast approx. 5.50 Euro | With guide and freshwater approx. 80-200 Euro | Put&Take lake variable
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