1. Denmark

Fishing in Denmark

Fishing in Denmark includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Denmark

Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
Trout
Trout
Cod
Cod
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Top fishing spots in Denmark

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Poppelsøen

Capital Region, Denmark

4.5
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Gundsømagle Sø

Zealand, Denmark

5.0
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Store Vejleå

Capital Region, Denmark

4.6
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Utterslev mose

Capital Region, Denmark

4.1
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Furesø

, Denmark

4.4
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Gudenå

, Denmark

4.4
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Helsingør Statshavn

Capital Region, Denmark

4.8
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Køge Å

Zealand, Denmark

4.7
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Poleå

Capital Region, Denmark

3.3
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Bredningen

Zealand, Denmark

5.0
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Biggest catches in Denmark

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White sturgeon

Poppelsøen

61 in · 66 lb 2 oz

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White sturgeon

Poppelsøen

63 in · 73 lb

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White sturgeon

Poppelsøen

60 in · 61 lb

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Rainbow trout

Poppelsøen

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

Furesø

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Northern pike

Furesø

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Northern pike

Furesø

28 in · 5 lb

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Common roach

Lyngby Sø

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Northern pike

Guldbæk

18 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

Guldbæk

11 in · 7 oz

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FAQ about fishing in Denmark

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Denmark include Pike, Perch, and Trout. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Denmark.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Denmark include Poppelsøen, Gundsømagle Sø, and Store Vejleå. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Denmark, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Denmark
Northern pikeEuropean perchBrown troutRainbow troutEuropean garfishAtlantic codAtlantic mackerelCommon roachWhite sturgeonCommon breamCommon ruddEuropean flounderCommon carpSea troutEuropean plaiceGolden troutAtlantic herringTenchZanderLake sturgeonAtlantic salmonMirror carpAtlantic pollockGreater weeverSteelheadExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Denmark
PoppelsøenGundsømagle SøStore VejleåUtterslev moseFuresøGudenåHelsingør StatshavnKøge ÅPoleåBredningenNørreåfilskov fiskesøTuelsøSilkeborg LangsøLyngby SøEsrum SøGrenå HavnGuldbækSkjern ÅTingsted ÅPopular Waters