Capital
Copenhagen
Region
Europe
Sub-region
Northern Europe
Currency
DKK (Kr.)
The phrase "Fly Fishing"
Flue fiskeri
Have you ever dreamt of casting your line into crystal-clear Scandinavian waters, surrounded by lush landscapes and an air of serenity? Look no further. Denmark boasts some unique and unforgettable experiences.
Denmark's extensive coastline, pristine rivers, and countless lakes create a diverse aquatic playground for fly fishers. The country's unique geography and mild climate, with cool summers and relatively warm winters, support a thriving ecosystem that makes for a memorable fishing experience. From saltwater adventures along the North Sea coast to serene escapes in the Danish countryside, every angler is sure to find their own personal paradise. You can find many fish species here, but the most sought-after ones are sea-run brown trout, grayling, and Atlantic salmon.
Denmark has 8750 km of coastline.
Curated locations, both guided and non-guided:
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Denmark well known for species like sea trout, arctic char and salmon. If you're spending multiple days here, make sure to try something different too!
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Denmark is a great option to catch (your first?) sea trout. With lots of coastline to cover, you might even catch one well before that 1000th cast...
You'll need a fishing license if you're over 18 and not an national pensioner. Both for inland water and to fish along the shores.
It's really easy to buy online and will give you access to a vast amount of water to fly fish.
Before you go fishing it's important to check the closed season and protected zones.
The winter months are definitely cold, but during the summer the fishing is very doable. Note that these temperatures are for Reykjavik, and in other parts of the Island (especially further North) it can be colder.
These are the organizations that can provide you with tips and tricks, guiding, workshops like fly tying and more:
Unfortunately it's still difficult to find the right information to go fly fishing in another country.
Things like: Where do I go? What species to fish for in what months? How do I get a local permit? What gear works best?
FlyFish Circle aims to solve this problem.
Webshops where you can find all your fly fishing gear.
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