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43,641-acre Karrebæk 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. Karrebæk Fjord's shallow island-protected water and narrow sea entrance. The water tops out around 46 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.
Karrebæk Fjord maps at 43,621 acres behind 41.3 miles of shoreline. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 19% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 13.4 mi with a 9.8-mi widest point. Its nearest charted neighbour, Dybsø Fjord, is 8 mi to the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
In spring, european flounder run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 14 to 46 ft. Feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring european flounder. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a bottom jig with spinner blade most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (6 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (6 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Sharp break (20 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 14 to 46 ft | midday | Deepest basin (46 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Early season atlantic herring use the shallows, holding in 5 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 46 ft, then a winter hold in 14 to 46 ft. Put Deepest basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 46 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a herring feather rig or a small silver jig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (20 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (46 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (20 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 14 to 46 ft | midday | Deepest basin (46 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Spring european perch on Karrebæk Fjord hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 12 to 33 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 20 ft, good for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Feeding flat (6 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn | Sharp break (20 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 10 to 33 ft | midday | Sharp break (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 12 to 33 ft | midday & dawn | Sharp break (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
When the water first warms, northern pike slide up into 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Feeding flat: a feeding flat around 6 ft that scores good in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Feeding flat (6 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (20 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured point (14 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Feeding flat (6 ft) | Large jigging spoon |
Spring zander on Karrebæk Fjord hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. The chart's best answer is DDM measured shoal — gravel shoal, 10 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | DDM measured shoal (10 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 15 to 35 ft | dusk & dawn | Sharp break (20 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 12 to 40 ft | dusk & night | Sharp break (20 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 40 ft | dusk & dawn | Sharp break (20 ft) | Slow blade bait |
Spring garfish on Karrebæk Fjord hold shallow, usually 1 to 15 ft. They move out to 2 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 14 to 46 ft. Put DDM measured point first on the milk run — a point near 14 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | DDM measured point (14 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured point (14 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (20 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 14 to 46 ft | midday | Deepest basin (46 ft) |
Karrebæk Fjord also holds sea trout (14 to 46 ft in summer), european smelt (14 to 46 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.
Count 8 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 46 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 Karrebæk 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.
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Karrebæk Fjord is about 46 ft (14 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 Karrebæk 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.
Feeding flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Karrebæk 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.
Dybsø Fjord 8 mi · Guldborg Sound - North 12 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Northeast 23 mi · Great Belt - Smålandsfarvandet 24 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Southeast 26 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Langeland Sound North 31 mi · Nakskov Fjord 34 mi · Faxe Bay - North East 37 mi · Køge Bay - Stevns 38 mi · Køge Bay - Middle 38 mi · Great Belt - Bridge West 39 mi · Køge Bay - North 42 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); 75% measured, 25% 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.