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Fishing in Denmark

Fiskeristyrelsen · fiskeristyrelsen.dk

Plan your trip with up-to-date fishing rules in Denmark, where to buy a Denmark fishing license, common fish species (Cod, Sea trout, Atlantic salmon, Pike), closed seasons and key waters. All info is sourced from Fiskeristyrelsen.

Denmark fishing guide — license, rules and species

Licenses & permits

Where to buy

  • Fishing license (Fisketegn)Fisketegn.dk (official) · DKK 185/year
  • Buy angling licenseFisketegn.dk · DKK 40–185
  • MitFisketegn appApp Store / Google Play · Free (license purchase in-app)
  • No license neededUnder 18 or over 67 · Free
  • Put-and-take lakesIndividual lakes · DKK 100–300/day

General rules

Species-specific rules

SpeciesWaterMin sizeBag limitClosed seasonNotes
Cod38 cm (Kattegat/Belt), varies
Sea trout40 cmNov 16 – Jan 15
Salmon60 cmVaries by river
Pike40 cmApr 1 – May 1
Zander50 cmMay 1 – Jun 1

Common species in Denmark

EnglishDanskaScientificFAOMin sizeClosed seasonMethodsKey waters
CodTorskGadus morhua
COD
38 cm (Kattegat/Belt)Pirk, bottomØresund, Belt Sea
Sea troutHavørredSalmo trutta (sea-run)
TRS
40 cmNov 16–Jan 15Spin, flyAll coasts, rivers
Atlantic salmonLaksSalmo salar
SAL
60 cmVaries by riverFly, spinSkjern Å, Gudenå
PikeGeddeEsox lucius
FPI
40 cmApr 1–May 1Spin, fly, dead baitLakes, fjords
ZanderSandartSander lucioperca
FPP
50 cmMay 1–Jun 1Jig, verticalLarge lakes
PerchAborrePerca fluviatilis
FPE
Spin, jigAll lakes
European eelÅlAnguilla anguilla
ELE
45 cmRestrictedBottomRestricted
GarfishHornfiskBelone beloneFloat, spinCoasts (spring)
FlounderSkrubbePlatichthys flesus
FLE
25.5 cmFeb 1–Apr 30BottomCoasts, fjords
MackerelMakrelScomber scombrus
MAC
FeathersCoasts (summer)

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Denmark

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Disclaimer: regulations vary by region and change frequently. Always verify with the official source before fishing.