Coastal sea trout fishing
With over 8,000 kilometers of coastline, Denmark offers a unique coastal sea trout fishing scene. So exceptional and exciting that throngs of tourists each year visit Denmark with the one and only purpose of catching a sea trout on the coast. Coastal fishing offers unique nature experiences and nearly infinite possibilities when it comes to exploring the many beautiful coasts while hunting the iconic fish – the sea trout!
Sea trout fishing is at first glance a very simple and easily accessible form of fishing, but as most coastal anglers have probably experienced, you step into a profound and wonderful universe that can be difficult to let go of, once you get a taste of success. The first sea trout you hook can become a gateway to a lifelong relationship with this amazing form of fishing and equally marvelous fish.
Bottom conditions, weather, and water temperatures are just some of the conditions that play a significant part when you want to find and catch the sea trout on the coast. Dive into this universe, and learn a thing or two about the sea trout and how to catch it on the coast.
The coastal season
The sea trout is found along our coasts all year round, but certain conditions and times of year influence how many sea trout are available and how likely they are to bite. In Denmark, we can divide the year into 4 seasons: Winter, spring, summer, and autumn. The best season for coastal sea trout fishing is spring, followed by autumn.
Spring: The trout spread out
In spring, most fish are back on the coast, and here we fish for a mixture of kelts (descending fish) and shiny fish which are inshore and on the hunt for flourishing food options in the shallow water. A form of fishing most anglers favor since areas abundant with fish are within reach. Later in spring, you can observe the fish spreading out as the food options scatter. Read More...