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96,023-acre Dybsø Fjord 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. Dybsø Fjord's protected shallows, island edges and exchange channels on the south Zealand coast. The water tops out around 140 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Traced from the shoreline, Dybsø Fjord runs 96,002 acres with 61.4 miles of edge, broken up by an island. A shoreline index of 1.4 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. 9% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 18.4 mi, about 15.7 mi across. For a second option, Karrebæk Fjord lies 8 mi northeast.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skrubbe (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| Sild (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| Aborre (European Perch) | official species listing | — |
| Gedde (Northern Pike) | official species listing | — |
| Sandart (Zander) | official species listing | — |
| Hornfisk (Garfish) | official species listing | — |
| Havørred (Sea Trout) | official species listing | — |
| Smelt (European Smelt) | official species listing | — |
| Tunge (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
| Rødspætte (European Plaice) | official species listing | — |
| Tyklæbet multe (Thick-lipped Grey Mullet) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for european flounder tight to the bank in 5 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 6 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 50 ft. Start at DDM measured flat. It's a feeding flat holding about 18 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bottom jig with spinner blade is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | DDM measured creek channel (45 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Start shallow in spring: atlantic herring sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 50 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. The spot to know is DDM measured current seam, a current seam in about 54 ft of water that rates good for atlantic herring in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a herring feather rig or a small silver jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured shoal (28 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (54 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 | DDM measured channel edge (63 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european perch in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 28 ft, wintering in 12 to 33 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured flat, a feeding flat in the 18 ft range, good in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | DDM measured shoal (28 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Start shallow in spring: northern pike sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured flat, a feeding flat in the 18 ft range, good in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured flat (18 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | open water | Large jigging spoon |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: zander in 4 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 15 to 35 ft, wintering in 20 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 40 ft range, good in fall. Time it for the evening and early morning. Summer baits: a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | open water | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Shoreline point (40 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Shoreline point (40 ft) | Slow blade bait |
Spring puts garfish in skinny water — 1 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 20 ft, wintering in 20 to 60 ft. Winter garfish concentrate at DDM measured current seam, a good-rated current seam around 54 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly covers the summer program.
| 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 | DDM measured current seam (54 ft) |
Dybsø Fjord also holds sea trout (15 to 50 ft in summer), european smelt (25 to 70 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer), european plaice (6 to 40 ft in summer), thick-lipped grey mullet (1 to 18 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 140 ft.
No official 2025 EEA designated bathing-water point matched within 400 metres of this DDM shoreline. This is an access-evidence gap, not a statement that public fishing access does not exist. Verify land ownership, local signs, conservation belts and fishing permission before entry.
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
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 Dybsø Fjord 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.
Check the official Denmark fishing regulations →
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Dybsø Fjord is about 140 ft (43 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 european flounder, atlantic herring, european perch, northern pike, zander, garfish, sea trout, european smelt, common sole, european plaice, thick-lipped grey mullet roster for Dybsø Fjord. 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.
DDM measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For european flounder, 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 Dybsø Fjord 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.
Karrebæk Fjord 8 mi · Guldborg Sound - North 14 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Northeast 17 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Southeast 18 mi · Great Belt - Smålandsfarvandet 20 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Sound North 25 mi · Nakskov Fjord 26 mi · Great Belt - Bridge West 37 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Svendborg East 37 mi · Nysted Bay - West 39 mi · Fehmarn - East 41 mi, DEU · Fehmarn Belt - Outer 43 mi, DEU
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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); 64% measured, 36% 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.