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651-acre Ringkøbing Fjord. Southwest Pocket 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. A compact source-backed southwest-fjord pocket, released independently while the surrounding interpolation-dominated lagoon remains visible on quality hold. The water tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 651 acres wrapped in 5.1 miles of bank. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. 72% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 2.1 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. Its nearest charted neighbour, Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach, is 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skrubbe (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| Aborre (European Perch) | official species listing | — |
| Sild (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| Smelt (European Smelt) | official species listing | — |
| Helt (Lake Whitefish) | official species listing | — |
| Makrel (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| Hornfisk (Garfish) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
In spring, european flounder run shallow here, mostly 4 to 22 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 22 ft, and they winter in 7 to 22 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for fall 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 | 4 to 22 ft | dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (2 ft) (2 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 4 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 4 to 22 ft | dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Spring european perch on Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 22 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 22 ft. The chart's best answer is DDM measured-depth fishing zone — deep basin, 15 ft, prime for fall. 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 | DDM source-backed depth reference (2 ft) (2 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner #1-2 |
| Summer | 6 to 22 ft | dawn | Sharp break (14 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small crankbait (perch pattern) |
| Fall | 7 to 22 ft | midday | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Drop-shot on deep flats |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Tungsten jig + maggots, Small balance jig |
Early season atlantic herring use the shallows, holding in 4 to 22 ft. Even in summer they hold at 7 to 22 ft; winter keeps them in 7 to 22 ft. Put DDM measured-depth fishing zone first on the milk run — a deep basin near 15 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 | 4 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (9 ft) (9 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Start shallow in spring: european smelt sit in 3 to 22 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 7 to 22 ft covers summer, 7 to 22 ft covers winter. The spot to know is DDM measured-depth fishing zone, a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for european smelt in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a tiny vertical spoon or a micro jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 22 ft | night & dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (17 ft) | Micro silver jig, Tiny feather rig |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Tiny vertical spoon, Micro jig |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Micro jig, Tiny silver spoon |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Tiny glow jig, Micro ice spoon |
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 7 to 22 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 7 to 22 ft covers summer, 7 to 22 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: DDM measured-depth fishing zone, a gravel shoal in the 17 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (17 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 22 ft | dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (17 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 7 to 22 ft | midday & dawn | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
In spring, atlantic mackerel run shallow here, mostly 2 to 22 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 22 ft, and they winter in 6 to 22 ft. DDM measured-depth fishing zone is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for summer atlantic mackerel. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a feather rig or a small vertical jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (9 ft) (9 ft) | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 4 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 3 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM source-backed depth reference (9 ft) (9 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 6 to 22 ft | midday | DDM measured-depth fishing zone (15 ft) | Small deep jig |
Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket also holds garfish (2 to 20 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at DDM measured-depth fishing zone, about 17 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 Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Denmark fishing regulations →
Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket is about 22 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 Ringkøbing Fjord whitefish and bycatch study informs the european flounder, european perch, atlantic herring, european smelt, lake whitefish, atlantic mackerel, garfish roster for Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket. 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-depth fishing zone is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for european perch in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket 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.
Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 61 mi · Limfjord - Thyborøn Entrance 63 mi · Little Belt - North 69 mi · Horsens Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 70 mi · Little Belt - Middle 70 mi · Little Belt - South 78 mi · Aarhus Bay - Outer 89 mi · Odense Fjord 91 mi · Great Belt - Kalundborg West 100 mi · Great Belt - Kattegat Approach West 101 mi · Great Belt - Bridge West 103 mi · Great Belt - Kattegat Approach East 112 mi
See how Ringkøbing Fjord - Southwest Pocket stacks up: best european perch 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); 65% measured, 35% 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.