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126,540-acre Faxe Bay. South East 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. Faxe Bay. South East. Southern Faxe Bay toward Møn, with exposed points, reefs and broad open-water banks. The water tops out around 112 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 126,288 acres of water rimmed by 65.4 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.3 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. About 1% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 19.1 mi of water from one end to the other, 16.7 mi at the beam. The nearest mapped water is Darß and Zingst - Outer Coast East, 16 mi to the southeast.
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.
In spring, sea trout run shallow here, mostly 3 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 50 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 30 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 7 ft, rated good for spring sea trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: atlantic herring in 5 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 15 to 50 ft, wintering in 20 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured shoal, a gravel shoal in the 24 ft range, good in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a herring feather rig or a small silver jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured shoal (24 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (48 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (48 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
When the water first warms, european flounder slide up into 5 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 50 ft. If you only fish one area, make it DDM measured creek channel: a creek channel around 40 ft that scores good in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a bottom jig with spinner blade rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | DDM measured shoal (24 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured creek channel (40 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured creek channel (40 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | DDM measured creek channel (40 ft) | Small bottom jig |
In spring, garfish run shallow here, mostly 1 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for spring garfish. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | DDM measured current seam (48 ft) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european plaice in 8 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 40 ft before dropping to 25 to 80 ft for winter. The spot to know is DDM measured shoal, a gravel shoal in about 24 ft of water that rates good for european plaice in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | DDM measured shoal (24 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured shoal (24 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (45 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: whiting in 15 to 55 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 20 to 70 ft before dropping to 15 to 70 ft for winter. The spot to know is DDM measured channel edge, a channel edge in about 56 ft of water that rates prime for whiting in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a small vertical jig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (56 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Faxe Bay - South East 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) (11 to 112 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 112 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 Faxe Bay - South East 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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Faxe Bay - South East is about 112 ft (34 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 Faxe Bay - South East. 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.
Shoreline point is the top-rated area: a point in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for garfish in spring. 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 Faxe Bay - South East 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.
Darß and Zingst - Outer Coast East 16 mi, DEU · Darß and Zingst - Outer Coast West 19 mi, DEU · Faxe Bay - North East 22 mi · Rügen - West Coast 22 mi, DEU · See bei Alter Burgwall 28 mi, DEU · Prerower Grube 28 mi, DEU · Nysted Bay - East 30 mi · Kubitzer Bodden 30 mi, DEU · Barther Bodden 31 mi, DEU · Rügen - North Coast West 32 mi, DEU · Køge Bay - Stevns 32 mi · Guldborg Sound - North 33 mi
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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); 92% measured, 8% 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.