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26,851-acre Aabenraa Fjord. Outer Denmark saltwater fishing map with official Danish Geodata Agency 50 m bathymetry, measured-only fishing spots, DTU-supported fish targets, seasonal forage guidance and public shore-access context. Outer Aabenraa Fjord where the fjord trough meets Als Sound and Little Belt exchange. The water tops out around 150 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 26,868 acres of water rimmed by 35.1 miles of bank. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 9% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 11.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 8.1 mi at the beam. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: South Funen Archipelago - Helnæs and Lyø, 7 mi north of here.
The target roster combines the named DTU monitoring area with conservative habitat-compatible Danish regional records. It documents observed or regionally supported occurrence, not equal abundance, a catch rate, or a promised catch in this child. European eel is omitted because recreational eel fishing is currently closed. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| Havørred (Sea Trout) | official species listing | — |
| Sild (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| Skrubbe (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| Hornfisk (Garfish) | official species listing | — |
| Rødspætte (European Plaice) | official species listing | — |
| Hvilling (Whiting) | official species listing | — |
| Makrel (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| Tunge (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
| Tyklæbet multe (Thick-lipped Grey Mullet) | official species listing | — |
| Slethvar (Brill) | official species listing | — |
| Sej (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: sea trout in 3 to 20 ft. As the season builds they drop to 15 to 50 ft, wintering in 5 to 30 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 50 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (50 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | open water | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
In spring, atlantic herring run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 50 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 50 ft, rated good for summer atlantic herring. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a herring feather rig or a small silver jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (50 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Sharp break (50 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Early season european flounder use the shallows, holding in 5 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 6 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 50 ft. Put DDM measured flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 21 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bottom jig with spinner blade and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (50 ft) | Small bottom jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: garfish in 1 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 20 ft, wintering in 20 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 50 ft range, good in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | open water | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Sharp break (50 ft) |
Spring puts european plaice in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 40 ft; cold water stacks them in 25 to 80 ft. DDM measured flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 21 ft, rated prime for spring european plaice. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (21 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | DDM measured channel edge (74 ft) |
Spring puts whiting in skinny water — 15 to 55 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 20 to 70 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 70 ft. DDM measured channel edge is the standout, a channel edge at roughly 74 ft, rated good for winter whiting. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A small vertical jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | DDM measured channel edge (74 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | DDM measured current seam (64 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (74 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Aabenraa Fjord - Outer also holds atlantic mackerel (15 to 80 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer), thick-lipped grey mullet (1 to 18 ft in summer), brill (6 to 50 ft in summer), saithe (coalfish) (14 to 150 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 8 structure features on Aabenraa Fjord - Outer; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 150 ft.
Access data: European Environment Agency — 2025 Bathing Water Directive Sites (Denmark). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Denmark waters are set by the Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment (current recreational fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Aabenraa Fjord - Outer specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Most anglers using light hand gear need the applicable Danish angling licence, subject to the official age exemptions. Check live species rules, the mapped and unmapped 500-metre stream-mouth conservation belts, local fishing rights, protected areas and posted shore access before every trip. Recreational European eel fishing is currently prohibited, so eel is not promoted as a target here.
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Aabenraa Fjord - Outer is about 150 ft (46 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from DTU Aqua key-fisher monitoring, 2020–2022 informs the sea trout, atlantic herring, european flounder, garfish, european plaice, whiting, atlantic mackerel, common sole, thick-lipped grey mullet, brill, saithe (coalfish) roster for Aabenraa Fjord - Outer. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Sharp break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 50 ft of water that rates prime for sea trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For sea trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Aabenraa Fjord - Outer is regulated by the Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment (current recreational fishing rules). Check the official Denmark regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
South Funen Archipelago - Helnæs and Lyø 7 mi · Aabenraa Fjord - Inner 8 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Faaborg South 10 mi · Haderslev Fjord 13 mi · Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore 17 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Ærø Southeast 18 mi · Little Belt - Middle 18 mi · Flensburg Fjord - German Inner Shore 20 mi, DEU · Flensburg Fjord - German Outer Shore 20 mi, DEU · South Funen Archipelago - Svendborg West 20 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Svendborg East 29 mi · Kolding Fjord 29 mi
See how Aabenraa Fjord - Outer stacks up: best sea trout lakes in Denmark · best atlantic herring lakes in Denmark · best european flounder lakes in Denmark · best garfish lakes in Denmark
Browse all Denmark fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Danish Geodata Agency Denmark's Depth Model, 50 m resolution (DKMSL(2022) / mean sea level (EPSG:10547); 87% measured, 13% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.