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131,588-acre Skagen Coast. Ålbæk Bay 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. Skagen Coast. Ålbæk Bay. The east Skagen and Ålbæk Bay shore, where Skagerrak and Kattegat waters meet over sand and reef transitions. The water tops out around 147 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay runs 131,651 acres with 65.8 miles of edge, broken up by 2 islands. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. 6% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 18.6 mi long by 15.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. The nearest mapped water is Frederikshavn Coast - North, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Sej (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
| Lubbe (Atlantic Pollock) | official species listing | — |
| Slethvar (Brill) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: sea trout in 3 to 20 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 50 ft before dropping to 5 to 30 ft for winter. The spot to know is Shoreline point, a point in about 5 ft of water that rates good for sea trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
In spring, atlantic herring run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 50 ft before dropping to 20 to 60 ft for winter. Fall atlantic herring concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 6 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a herring feather rig or a small silver jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Early season european flounder use the shallows, holding in 5 to 25 ft. Summer is a 6 to 35 ft game here, winter a 15 to 50 ft one. The chart's best answer is DDM measured flat — feeding flat, 20 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a bottom jig with spinner blade and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | DDM measured creek channel (53 ft) | Small bottom jig |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: garfish in 1 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 20 ft before dropping to 20 to 60 ft for winter. The spot to know is Shoreline point, a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for garfish in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (5 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water |
Spring puts european plaice in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 6 to 40 ft, wintering in 25 to 80 ft. Spring european plaice concentrate at DDM measured flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 20 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM measured flat (20 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | DDM measured channel edge (73 ft) |
Spring puts whiting in skinny water — 15 to 55 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 20 to 70 ft, wintering in 15 to 70 ft. Winter whiting concentrate at DDM measured channel edge, a good-rated channel edge around 73 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A small vertical jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | DDM measured channel edge (73 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | DDM measured current seam (63 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (73 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay also holds atlantic mackerel (15 to 80 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer), saithe (coalfish) (14 to 147 ft in summer), atlantic pollock (12 to 147 ft in summer), brill (6 to 50 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
8 pieces of structure are mapped here — DDM measured basin, around 129 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay 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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Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay is about 147 ft (45 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, saithe (coalfish), atlantic pollock, brill roster for Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay. 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 flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for european flounder in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Skagen Coast - Ålbæk Bay 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.
Frederikshavn Coast - North 10 mi · Skagen Coast - Grenen 16 mi · Skagen Coast - East Skagen 16 mi · Skagen Coast - Northwest 21 mi · Læsø - Central West 24 mi · Göteborgs skärgårds N kustvatten - South 35 mi, SE · Göteborgs skärgårds N kustvatten - North 36 mi, SE · Læsø - Far East 36 mi · Göteborgs skärgårds S kustvatten 37 mi, SE · Marstrands kustvatten 37 mi, SE · Hjärterö fjord kustvatten 41 mi, SE · Onsala kustvatten - North 42 mi, SE
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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); 72% measured, 28% 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.