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9,832-acre Vejle Fjord. Inner Survey Reach 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. The compact directly surveyed inner Vejle Fjord reach, with steep shorelines and measured basin transitions. The water tops out around 53 ft. The depth chart comes from Danish Geodata Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
The outline encloses 9,830 acres, worked by 24.1 miles of shoreline. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 18% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 9.3 mi, about 3.3 mi across. If the bite dies, Little Belt - North is 10 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.
Spring sea trout on Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach hold shallow, usually 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. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 42 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a deep-running wobbler or a trolled spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Slim coastal spoon, Shallow-running wobbler |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | Deep-running wobbler, Trolled spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Coastal wobbler, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 30 ft | midday | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Slow coastal spoon, Suspending wobbler |
Early season atlantic herring use the shallows, holding in 5 to 25 ft. Summer is a 15 to 50 ft game here, winter a 16 to 53 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deepest basin — deep basin, 53 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a herring feather rig or a small silver jig and you're in the game.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (23 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (53 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (23 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deepest basin (53 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
In spring, european flounder run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 6 to 35 ft before dropping to 15 to 50 ft for winter. Spring european flounder concentrate at Feeding flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 13 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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 | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (42 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Spring garfish on Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach hold shallow, usually 1 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 2 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 16 to 53 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline point — point, 12 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a slim casting spoon or a surface-skipping fly.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & midday | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Slim silver spoon, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Slim casting spoon, Surface-skipping fly |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | DDM measured current seam (23 ft) | Weighted slim spoon, Small silver jig |
| Winter | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 60 ft | midday | Deepest basin (53 ft) |
When the water first warms, european plaice slide up into 8 to 35 ft. Summer is a 6 to 40 ft game here, winter a 16 to 53 ft one. Start at Feeding flat. It's a feeding flat holding about 13 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (27 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 16 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 80 ft | midday | Deepest basin (53 ft) |
Start shallow in spring: common sole sit in 6 to 30 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 30 ft covers summer, 15 to 53 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Feeding flat, a feeding flat in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for common sole in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening. Throw a light rolling-lead rig until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | Feeding flat (13 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | DDM measured channel edge (27 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 53 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 70 ft | night | Deepest basin (53 ft) |
Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach also holds european perch (8 to 28 ft in summer), european smelt (16 to 53 ft in summer), whiting (15 to 53 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, Deepest basin, sits near 53 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 Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 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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Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach is about 53 ft (16 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 Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach. 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 42 ft of water that rates prime for sea trout in summer. 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 Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 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 - North 10 mi · Kolding Fjord 14 mi · Horsens Fjord - Inner Survey Reach 15 mi · Little Belt - Middle 22 mi · Haderslev Fjord 28 mi · Odense Fjord 32 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Helnæs and Lyø 34 mi · Aarhus Bay - Outer 38 mi · Great Belt - Kalundborg West 40 mi · Great Belt - Kattegat Approach West 40 mi · Aabenraa Fjord - Outer 40 mi · South Funen Archipelago - Faaborg South 42 mi
See how Vejle Fjord - Inner Survey Reach stacks up: best european perch lakes in Denmark · best sea trout lakes in Denmark · best atlantic herring lakes in Denmark · best european flounder 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); 84% measured, 16% 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.