As a rule, Danish national regulation applies regarding minimum landing sizes and close seasons in Vejle’s fishing waters. Please note that the minimum landing sizes and the close seasons listed below are merely indicative. Other conservation provisions can be accessed at fvm.dk. Remember that as an angler, you are always obliged to keep yourself informed of any applicable restrictions.

Freshwater

   

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Minimum size

Closed season

Brook trout 30 cm 16 November - 15 January
Pike 60 cm 1-30 April
Sea trout 40 cm 16 November - 15 January
Common whitefish 36 cm 1 November – 31 January
Salmon 40 cm 16 November - 15 January
Pikeperch 50 cm 1-31 May
Maraena whitefish   Totally protected
Maraena whitefish 33 cm 15 March – 15 May
Eel 45 cm Not applicable

 

Saltwater

   

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Minimum size

Closed season

Sea trout (blank) 40 cm Not applicable
Sea trout (coloured) 40 cm 16 November - 15 January
Dab 23 cm Not applicable
Salmon (white scale) 60 cm Not applicable
Salmon (coloured) 60 cm 16 November - 15 January
Turbot 30 cm Not applicable
Plaice 27 cm Spawning fish: 15 January – 15 May
Flounder 25,5 cm Not applicable
Brill 30 cm Not applicable
Sole 26 cm Not applicable
Cod 40 cm Not applicable
Eel 35,5 cm Not applicable
Eelpout 23 cm Spawning fish: 15 September -
31 January