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.
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 (2024 = 67 years), who want´s to go fishing at the coastline, at sea or in lakes and coves connecting to the sea.
NB. The Danish Fisheries Agency, Fiskeristyrelsen, has canceled all sales locations and from 16 March 2023 sales will therefore 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, confiscation of catch and in worst-case confiscation of gear.
The state fishing license is personal and cannot be transferred. It gives you the right to use 3 rods at the time, and it is NOT permitted to sell the catch!
Limited catch, minimum length and closed season
The rules are limited to the fishing waters surrounding our part of the Baltic Sea, belts and sounds around island Als and Sundeved as well as the inlet Flensborg Fjord.
Catch restrictions
Cod in the Western Baltic Sea
Catch restrictions
Restrictions for 2024
01/01 - 31/12: Catching cod is prohibited!
Please note
After several years with restrictions on cod fishing, where it was allowed in 2023 to bring home 1 cod...
Sea trouts in Nybøl Nor
Catch restrictions
Special conservation of sea trout (Salmo trutta)
A maximum of the following can be taken, stored, and transported:
2 trout per angler per day or 2 trout per boat per day.
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 | Turbot: | 30,0 | |
| Pike: | 60,0 | Plaice: | 25,0 | |
| Sea trout: | 40,0 | Herring: | - | |
| Whitefish: | 36,0 | Flounder: | 23,0 | |
| Salmon: | 60,0 | Brill: | 30,0 | |
| Mackrel: | - | Cod: | 35,0 | |
| Grey mullet: | - | Eel - European yellow: | 40,0 | |
| Saithe: | - | Lobster - full length: | 21,0 |
Flensborg Inner Fjord
Additional lenght limits in Flensborg Inner Fjord
Turbot: 32,5 Plaice: 26,0 Flounder: 25,5.
Closed season in salt water
Salmon and trouts: 16 Nov - 15 Jan (applies for fish in breeding colours)
Pike: 1 Apr - 15 May (applies only for salt water)
Eel: 1 Jan - 31 Dec (applies only for recreational anglers)
Cod:1 Jan - 31 Dec (applies only for recreational anglers).
Flensborg Inner Fjord
Additional closed season in Flensborg Inner Fjord
Eelpout: 1 Oct - 31 Jan (total length over 20 cm or with spawn)
Plaice: 15 Jan - 15 Mar (female with roe pouch longer then middle of the fish)
Flounder: 1 Jan - 15 May (female).
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.
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Kegnæs Ende
Kegnæs Ende is situated on the peninsula Kegnæs.
Parking near the water. Angling is good in both directions.
Gammel Pøl
Gammel Pøl is situated on South Als.
Left of the P-area, a sand bar stretches far out into the sea. To the right, the bottom is flat with sand, seaweed and large stones.
Fishing at Mommark
At Mommark Marina you can angel south of the harbour.
There is deep water right to the shore.
Voigt Strand
Voigt strand is situated south of Fynshav.
Angling is good in both directions. Sand bar increases in size towards Fynshav.
Alssundbroen
The spot is situated north of Sønderborg city on the island of Als.
From the P-area under the bridge, angle to the right.
Dybbøl Strand
Follow the path from the park area in the direction of Skanse I and II. Go down the stairs to the coast where angling is good to both sides.
Fishing at Købingsmark
Købingsmark lies on the northern part of the island of Als, close to one of the larger settlements with holiday homes.
Go left alongside the coast (approx. 5-600 m.) to the cliffs below the lighthous...
Busholm Vej
Good spot when the wind is in north-northwest. The many points with stone groins provides good fishing. The ground is stony.
Fishing from the jetty at Kær Vestermark
Wheelchair-accessible fishing spot from the jetty at Kær Vestermark
Tranerodde - fishing prehibited
Fishing is prehibited from Tranerodde Lighthouse in the southern direction and 25 metres out from the coastline, due to chemical polution.
Fishing prohibition at Tritons Stone reef
From 20 November 2018, fishing is prohibited at Tritons stone reef.
A line through positions (1 - 4), where the fishing within the area from the coast, by net, harpoon or from a boat is prohibited, b...