Follow Eh Rasmussen in Horsens: Fishing in Horsens

Denmark comprises amazingly varied fishing waters despite of his small size. We can fish on his extensive coastline, streams, creeks and fjords. Since 33 years, Denmark has developed many laws to protect the environment. In 1973 already, a law was passed about it, the first in the world to take up this problem, and since then, the protection has been continuously improved.

We are lucky that Horsens is a coastal city, it is perfect to explore the joys of fishing; especially with his “Green Lagoon” is the perfect place. We decided to go to Stendballe because it is the nearest and easiest place to access, but there are a lot of others places in the Fjord. So let’s go!

Green Lagoon

But before leaving, be aware that as in France, a license is required to fish for people between 18 and 65 years old, for others it’s free.

There are two different licenses: one to fish in streams and lakes, and another to fish in the sea. You can buy it on internet in post offices or in local tourist offices. For tourists (like us) a license valid for one day can be obtained at 40kr (~5.5€) or one week at 130kr (~17.5€). But it’s maybe more interesting to buy a license for one year because it costs only 185kr (~25€). Money from fishing licenses is fully invested in the modernization of fishing facilities.

So what we can fish near Horsens? Generaly in Denmark, you can fish:

What we can fish

Eh has chosen the hooks for us and we tried. The fjord is not very deep and we have to throw the hook far away to find the depth. After many throw, we fished only seaweed and stones… We tried again but nothing.