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89,087-acre Great Belt. Bridge West 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 western central Great Belt around the fixed link, with strong flow and steep measured shoulders beside heavily used navigation water. The water tops out around 144 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 89,084 acres of water rimmed by 84.9 miles of bank, broken up by an island. Index 2 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 10% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 21.9 mi, about 15.7 mi across. For a second option, Odense Fjord lies 13 mi northwest.
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 | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Start shallow in spring: sea trout sit in 3 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 30 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 46 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 (46 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 |
Spring puts atlantic herring in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 60 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 46 ft, rated good for summer atlantic herring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 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 (46 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Spring european flounder on Great Belt - Bridge West hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 6 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 50 ft. Put DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 20 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bottom jig with spinner blade.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (46 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Start shallow in spring: garfish sit in 1 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 46 ft range, good in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 (46 ft) |
In spring, european plaice run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 40 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 80 ft. DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for spring european plaice. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (20 ft) (20 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | DDM source-backed depth reference (72 ft) (72 ft) |
In spring, whiting run shallow here, mostly 15 to 55 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 20 to 70 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 70 ft. DDM source-backed depth reference (72 ft) is the standout, a channel edge at roughly 72 ft, rated good for winter whiting. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a small vertical jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (72 ft) (72 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | DDM source-backed depth reference (72 ft) (72 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (62 ft) (62 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (72 ft) (72 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Great Belt - Bridge West also holds atlantic mackerel (15 to 80 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Great Belt - Bridge West carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deepest basin, about 144 ft down.
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 Great Belt - Bridge West specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Denmark fishing regulations →
Great Belt - Bridge West is about 144 ft (44 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 roster for Great Belt - Bridge West. 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 46 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 Great Belt - Bridge West 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.
Odense Fjord 13 mi · Great Belt - Kalundborg West 15 mi · Great Belt - Smålandsfarvandet 22 mi · Little Belt - North 34 mi · Great Belt - Kattegat Approach West 35 mi · Great Belt - Langeland Northeast 35 mi · Great Belt - Kattegat Approach East 36 mi · Horsens Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 40 mi · Little Belt - Middle 40 mi · Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 42 mi · Great Belt - Langeland Southeast 46 mi · Aarhus Bay - Outer 47 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); 83% measured, 17% 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.