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11,902-acre Flensburg Fjord. Danish Inner Shore 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. The Danish side of inner Flensburg Fjord, with narrow points, steep wooded shores and measured basin edges. The water tops out around 85 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore runs 11,900 acres with 54 miles of edge. The 3.5 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. About 35% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 12.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 8.6 mi at the beam. For a second option, Flensburg Fjord - German Inner Shore lies 3 mi southwest.
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 | — |
| Tunge (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
| Aborre (European Perch) | official species listing | — |
| Smelt (European Smelt) | official species listing | — |
| Hvilling (Whiting) | official species listing | — |
| Tyklæbet multe (Thick-lipped Grey Mullet) | 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. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 34 ft, rated prime for summer 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 (6 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (34 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Shoreline point (6 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 current seam, a current seam in the 37 ft range, good in fall. 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 (19 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (34 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (37 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Sharp break (34 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 Feeding flat: a feeding flat around 15 ft that scores prime in spring. 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 | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Sharp break (34 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (34 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 6 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 (6 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (34 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | DDM measured current seam (37 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 Feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 15 ft of water that rates prime 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 | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (43 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | Deepest basin (82 ft) |
Spring common sole on Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore hold shallow, usually 6 to 30 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 30 ft in summer, 20 to 70 ft once it turns cold. Put Feeding flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 15 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run the evening. The summer box starts with a light rolling-lead rig.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (15 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 20 to 70 ft | night | DDM measured channel edge (43 ft) |
Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore also holds european perch (8 to 28 ft in summer), european smelt (25 to 70 ft in summer), whiting (20 to 70 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 82 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 Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore 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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Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore is about 85 ft (26 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, common sole, european perch, european smelt, whiting, thick-lipped grey mullet roster for Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore. 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 34 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 Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore 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.
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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); 61% measured, 39% 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.