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51,140-acre Øresund. 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 Øresund from Copenhagen toward the Drogden channel, with sand banks and current-facing breaks. The water tops out around 60 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.
The drawn water covers 51,090 acres wrapped in 70.3 miles of bank — one island included. An index of 2.2 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 20% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 21.5 mi with an 8.5-mi widest point. If the bite dies, S Öresunds kustvatten - North is 7 mi to the east.
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 | — |
| Tyklæbet multe (Thick-lipped Grey Mullet) | official species listing | — |
| Slethvar (Brill) | official species listing | — |
| Sej (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for sea trout tight to the bank in 3 to 20 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 50 ft, then a winter hold in 5 to 30 ft. Start at Shoreline point. It's a point holding about 4 ft of water and rates good come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Sharp break (11 ft) | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
Come spring, look for atlantic herring tight to the bank in 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 15 to 50 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deepest basin: a deep basin around 56 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig is the honest summer answer here.
| 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 (56 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 | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deepest basin (56 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Start shallow in spring: european flounder sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 35 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 50 ft. Top water on the chart: Feeding flat, a feeding flat in the 15 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a bottom jig with spinner blade until the fish tell you otherwise.
| 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 (11 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | DDM measured creek channel (20 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Come spring, look for garfish tight to the bank in 1 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 20 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 60 ft. Start at Shoreline point. It's a point holding about 4 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | Shoreline point (4 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 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 | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deepest basin (56 ft) |
Spring european plaice on Øresund - South hold shallow, usually 8 to 35 ft. They move out to 6 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 18 to 60 ft. Put Feeding flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 15 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace.
| 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 (28 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 18 to 60 ft | midday | Deepest basin (56 ft) |
Spring whiting on Øresund - South hold shallow, usually 15 to 55 ft. They move out to 17 to 60 ft in summer and finish the year down in 13 to 60 ft. Put DDM measured channel edge first on the milk run — a channel edge near 28 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a small vertical jig.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured channel edge (28 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 17 to 60 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (56 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (28 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 13 to 60 ft | dusk | Deepest basin (56 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Øresund - South also holds atlantic mackerel (11 to 60 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer), thick-lipped grey mullet (1 to 18 ft in summer), brill (6 to 50 ft in summer), saithe (coalfish) (6 to 60 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 8 structure features on Øresund - South; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 56 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 Øresund - 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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Øresund - South is about 60 ft (18 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, thick-lipped grey mullet, brill, saithe (coalfish) roster for Øresund - 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.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 56 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic herring in winter. 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 Øresund - 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.
S Öresunds kustvatten - North 7 mi, SE · Höllviken 10 mi, SE · S Öresunds kustvatten - South 11 mi, SE · Køge Bay - North 11 mi · Lommabuktens kustvatten - South 12 mi, SE · Øresund - Middle 13 mi · Køge Bay - Middle 14 mi · V Sydkustens kustvatten - West 15 mi, SE · Lommabuktens kustvatten - North 16 mi, SE · Køge Bay - Stevns 17 mi · Yddingesjön 22 mi, SE · V Sydkustens kustvatten - East 22 mi, SE
See how Øresund - South stacks up: best sea trout lakes in Denmark · best atlantic herring lakes in Denmark · best european flounder lakes in Denmark · best garfish 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); 67% measured, 33% 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.