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3,225-acre Kolding 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. Kolding Fjord's narrow inner harbor reach and broader outer basin beside Little Belt. The water tops out around 55 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 3,225 acres wrapped in 18.8 miles of bank — one island included. An index of 2.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 78% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 5.3 mi with a 2.5-mi widest point. If the bite dies, Little Belt - Middle is 12 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 | — |
| 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.
When the water first warms, sea trout slide up into 3 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 50 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 35 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (35 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Shoreline point (20 ft) | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
When the water first warms, atlantic herring slide up into 5 to 25 ft. Summer is a 15 to 50 ft game here, winter a 17 to 55 ft one. Start at Deepest basin. It's a deep basin holding about 55 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a herring feather rig or a small silver jig rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (24 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (55 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (24 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 17 to 55 ft | midday | Deepest basin (55 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: european flounder in 5 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 35 ft before dropping to 15 to 50 ft for winter. The spot to know is Feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a bottom jig with spinner blade gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Sharp break (35 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (35 ft) | Small bottom jig |
When the water first warms, garfish slide up into 1 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 2 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 17 to 55 ft. If you only fish one area, make it DDM measured shoal: a gravel shoal around 12 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | DDM measured shoal (12 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (24 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 17 to 55 ft | midday | Deepest basin (55 ft) |
Early season european plaice use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Summer is a 6 to 40 ft game here, winter a 17 to 55 ft one. The chart's best answer is Feeding flat — feeding flat, 12 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (28 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 17 to 55 ft | midday | Deepest basin (55 ft) |
In spring, common sole run shallow here, mostly 6 to 30 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 30 ft, and they winter in 16 to 55 ft. Feeding flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for spring common sole. Time it for the evening. You won't need more than a light rolling-lead rig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (12 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (28 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 16 to 55 ft | night | Deepest basin (55 ft) |
Kolding Fjord also holds european perch (8 to 28 ft in summer), european smelt (17 to 55 ft in summer), whiting (16 to 55 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.
The chart marks 8 structure features on Kolding Fjord; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 55 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 Kolding 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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Kolding Fjord is about 55 ft (17 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 Kolding 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.
Sharp break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for sea trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Kolding 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.
Little Belt - Middle 12 mi · Little Belt - North 12 mi · Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 14 mi · Haderslev Fjord 16 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Helnæs and Lyø 23 mi · Horsens Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 28 mi · Aabenraa Fjord - Outer 29 mi · Aabenraa Fjord - Inner 30 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Faaborg South 33 mi · Odense Fjord 37 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Svendborg West 42 mi · Flensburg Fjord - Danish Inner Shore 43 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); 74% measured, 26% 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.