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1,675-acre Nissum Fjord. South 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. Southern Nissum Fjord and the Thorsminde exchange corridor, with shallow flats and inlet-influenced channel depressions. The water tops out around 23 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.
On the chart, Nissum Fjord - South draws 1,675 acres inside 17.3 miles of shoreline. A development index of 3 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 79% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 8.5 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.5 mi at the beam. The nearest mapped water is Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket, 30 mi to the south.
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.
When the water first warms, european flounder slide up into 5 to 23 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 4 to 23 ft, winter 7 to 23 ft. Start at DDM measured flat. It's a feeding flat holding about 3 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run 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 23 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (3 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 4 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (3 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 5 to 23 ft | dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Small bottom jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: atlantic herring in 5 to 23 ft. The depth story barely changes: 7 to 23 ft through summer, 7 to 23 ft in winter. The spot to know is DDM measured basin, a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic herring in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 23 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (10 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Start shallow in spring: european perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 7 to 23 ft; cold water stacks them in 7 to 23 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured basin, a deep basin in the 20 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small crankbait (perch pattern) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dawn | Sharp break (21 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | midday | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: northern pike in 2 to 8 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 20 ft, wintering in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured flat, a feeding flat in the 3 ft range, good in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured flat (3 ft) | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured point (7 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | DDM measured point (7 ft) | Large jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: zander sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 7 to 23 ft; cold water stacks them in 7 to 23 ft. Top water on the chart: DDM measured shoal, a gravel shoal in the 5 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a vertical softbait over humps or a deep crankbait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | DDM measured shoal (5 ft) | Softbait on jighead (10-12 cm), Shallow crankbait at dusk |
| Summer | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | Sharp break (21 ft) | Vertical softbait over humps, Deep crankbait |
| Fall | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & night | Sharp break (21 ft) | Big softbait (12-16 cm) slow-rolled, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | dusk & dawn | DDM measured basin (20 ft) | Slow blade bait |
In spring, garfish run shallow here, mostly 1 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 20 ft before dropping to 7 to 23 ft for winter. Spring garfish concentrate at DDM measured point, a prime-rated point around 7 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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 | DDM measured point (7 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured point (7 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 6 to 23 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (10 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 7 to 23 ft | midday | DDM measured basin (20 ft) |
Nissum Fjord - South also holds sea trout (7 to 23 ft in summer), european smelt (7 to 23 ft in summer), common sole (2 to 23 ft in summer), european plaice (3 to 23 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, Sharp break, sits near 21 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 Nissum Fjord - South 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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Nissum Fjord - South is about 23 ft (7 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 Nissum Fjord - South. 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.
DDM measured basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic herring in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Nissum Fjord - South 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.
Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket 30 mi · Limfjord - Thyborøn Entrance 33 mi · Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 73 mi · Horsens Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 76 mi · Kolding Fjord 76 mi · North Frisian Wadden Sea - Sylt North 80 mi, DEU · Little Belt - North 82 mi · North Frisian Wadden Sea - Sylt South 87 mi, DEU · Little Belt - Middle 88 mi · Aarhus Bay - Outer 88 mi · Haderslev Fjord 90 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Helnæs and Lyø 98 mi
See how Nissum Fjord - South stacks up: best zander lakes in Denmark · best northern pike lakes in Denmark · best european perch lakes in Denmark · best sea trout lakes in Denmark
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); 62% measured, 38% 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.