Angling from the coast surrounding island Als and at inlet Flensborg Fjord
Along the 258 kilometre coastline at island Als and inlet Flensborg Fjord in the Sønderborg-area, you will find many good angling spots.
Fishing license in Denmark
The fishing license from the Danish state is required of all anglers, from the age of 18 until earned right to Danish national pension (2022 = 67 years), who want´s to go fishing at the coastline, at sea or in lakes and coves connecting to the sea. The state license can be purchased at Sønderborg Tourist office, many campsites and on the website www.fisketegn.dk
The prices of fishing license (2022) is; DKK 40 for 1 day, DKK 130 for 1 week and DKK 185 for 1 year (from date of purchase).
Fishing without a valid license leads to fine, confiscation of catch and in worst-case confiscation of gear.
The state fishing license is personal and cannot be transferred. It gives you the right to use 3 rods at the time, and it is NOT permitted to sell the catch!
Where to purchase the state fishing license in the Sønderborg-area
Limited catch, minimum length and closed season
The rules are limited to the fishing waters surrounding our part of the Baltic Sea, belts and sounds around island Als and Sundeved as well as the inlet Flensborg Fjord.
Limited catch
| Western Baltic | Cove; Nybøl Nor | |
| Cod: | Sea trout: | |
| Limitation in 2022 | 2 trouts per angler per day or | |
| 15 January - 31 March: | 2 trouts per boat per day | |
| No catch of cods allowed | The rules of limition at Nybøl | |
| The maintaining year: | Nor is unchanged in 2022. | |
| 1 cod per angler per day |
Minimum length
(measured in cm from snout tip to tailfin tip)
| Perch: | 20,0 | Turbot: | 30,0 | |
| Pike: | 60,0 | Plaice: | 25,0 | |
| Sea trout: | 40,0 | Herring: | - | |
| Whitefish/Pollan: | 36,0 | Flounder: | 23,0 | |
| Salmon: | 60,0 | Brill: | 30,0 | |
| Mackrel: | - | Cod: | 35,0 | |
| Grey mullet: | - | Eel - European yellow: | 40,0 | |
| Saithe: | - | Lobster - full length: | 21,0 |
Additional lenght limits in Flensborg Inner Fjord
| Turbot: | 32,5 | Flounder: | 25,5 | |
| Plaice: | 26,0 |
Closed season
| Salmon and trout: | 16 Nov - 15 Jan | (applies for fish in breeding colours) |
| Pike: | 01 Apr - 15 May | (in saltwater) |
| Eel: | 01 Dec 21 - 15 Mar 22 | (in saltwater) |
| 01 Nov 22 - 31 Jan 23 | (in saltwater) |
Additional closed season in Flensborg Inner Fjord
| Eelpout: | 01 Oct - 31 Jan | (total length over 20 cm or with spawn) |
| Plaice: | 15 Jan - 15 Mar | (female with roe pouch longer then middle of the fish) |
| Flounder: | 01 Mar - 15 May | (female) |
Fishing spots on the island Als, at Sundeved and Flensborg Fjord
Kegnæs Ende
Kegnæs Ende is situated on the peninsula Kegnæs.
Parking near the water. Angling is good in both directions.
Gammel Pøl
Gammel Pøl is situated on South Als.
Left of the P-area, a sand bar stretches far out into the sea. To the right, the bottom is flat with sand, seaweed and large stones.
Voigt Strand
Voigt strand is situated south of Fynshav.
Angling is good in both directions. Sand bar increases in size towards Fynshav.
Tranerodde - fishing prehibited
Fishing is prehibited from Tranerodde Lighthouse in the southern direction and 25 metres out from the coastline, due to chemical polution.
Fishing from the jetty at Kær Vestermark
Wheelchair-accessible fishing spot from the jetty at Kær Vestermark
Alssundbroen
The spot is situated north of Sønderborg city on the island of Als.
From the P-area under the bridge, angle to the right.
Dybbøl Strand
Follow the path from the park area in the direction of Skanse I and II. Go down the stairs to the coast where angling is good to both sides.
Købingsmark
Købingsmark lies on the northern part of the island of Als, close to one of the larger settlements with holiday homes.
Go left alongside the coast (approx. 5-600 m.) to the cliffs below the lighthous...
Busholm Vej
Good spot when the wind is in north-northwest. The many points with stone groins provides good fishing. The ground is stony.
Along the coast line of the island Als you will find many god spots with chances of catching a nice sea troutPhoto:VisitSønderborg