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Coast fishing at the island of Als

Along the 258 kilometre coastline at island Als and inlet Flensborg Fjord in the Sønderborg-area, you will find many good angling spots.

Fiskehejre ved vandløb i Nørreskoven
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Fishing license in Denmark

The fishing license from the Danish state is required of all anglers, from the age of 18 until earned right to Danish national pension (2025 = 67 years), who want´s to go fishing at the coastline, at sea or in lakes and coves connecting to the sea. 

NB. Since 16 March 2023 sales take place exclusively at www.fisketegn.dk

The prices of the State fishing license, per 1 August 2023 is; DKK 46 for 1 day, DKK 150 for 1 week and DKK 214 for 1 year (from date of purchase).

Fishing without a valid license leads to fine. 

The state fishing license is personal and cannot be transferred, and it is NOT permitted to sell the catch!

Catch restrictions

Cod in the Western Baltic Sea
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Cod in the Western Baltic Sea

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Lumpfish - fishing around the island of Als
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Lumpfish in the Western Baltic Sea

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Eel on the seabed - fishing at the island of Als
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Eel in the Western Baltic Sea

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Salmon jumping over obstacles
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Salmon in the Western Baltic Sea

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Nybøl Nor - protection zone
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Nybøl Nor - protection zone

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Minimum length in salt water

The specified measurements apply to Als and Sundeved (Subarea 22), and are measured in centimeters from snout to tail tip

Perch:20,0 Saithe:   -
Pike:60,0 Turbot:30,0
Sea trout:                  40,0 Plaice:     25,0
Whitefish:36,0 Herring:   -
Salmon:60,0 Flounder:23,0
Mackrel:   - Brill:30,0
Grey mullet:   - Lobster - full length: 21,0

Closed season in salt water

Trouts: 16 Nov - 15 Jan (applies for fish in breeding colours)
Pike: 1 Apr - 15 May (applies only for salt water)
Eel: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 (applies only for recreational anglers)

Fishing spots and fishing prohibited

A bit north of the city of Sønderborg, you'll find the bridge at Kær Vestermark, where it's possible to engage in handicap-friendly fishing. In addition to the fishing prohibition at Tritons Stenrev and Tranerodde, you should also be aware of the fishing ban in the harbor of Sønderborg as well as in the conservation zones.

See a comprehensive overview of fishing on our Google Map.

For a geographical view, choose 'Map'

Kegnæs Ende
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Kegnæs Ende

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Drejet
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Drejet

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Gammel Pøl
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Gammel Pøl

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Fishing at Mommark
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Fishing at Mommark

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Voigt Strand
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Voigt Strand

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Fjordmosen
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Fjordmosen

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Fladbæk
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Fladbæk

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Lønsømade
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Lønsømade

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Alssundbroen
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Alssundbroen

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Dybbøl Strand
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Dybbøl Strand

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Brunsnæs
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Brunsnæs

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Fishing at Købingsmark
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Fishing at Købingsmark

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Busholm Vej
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Busholm Vej

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Fishing from the jetty at Kær Vestermark
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Fishing from the jetty at Kær Vestermark

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Tranerodde - fishing prehibited
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Tranerodde - fishing prehibited

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Fishing prohibition at Tritons Stone reef
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Fishing prohibition at Tritons Stone reef

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