All anglers between the age of 18 and 64 must have a valid state angler fishing license to fish in Danish waters. Such a license grants the holder the right to fish with light hand-held tackle, e.g. fishing rods and harpoons, but not with fixed equipment such as nets or fykes.

State angling fishing licenses can be purchased online at fisketegn.dk valid for a day, a week or a year. The state angler fishing license must be carried and presented upon request.