--- title: "Fishing the Flensburg Fjord – Spots & Licence" description: "Cod, sea trout, flatfish: the best fishing spots around Villa Boreal. 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Licence, boat fishing and shore fishing on the Flensburg Fjord.", "image": "https://villa-boreal.de/og/angeln.jpg", "datePublished": "2026-04-20", "dateModified": "2026-04-20", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://villa-boreal.de/angeln" }, "inLanguage": "en-US" } ] --- 1. [Home](/en) 2. [Guides](/en/straende) 3. Fishing [Villa Boreal ](/en) [THE RETREAT](/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder) GUIDES [JOURNAL](/en/journal) DA[INQUIRE](/en/booking) GUIDE · FISHING · FLENSBURG FJORD # Fishing on the Flensburg Fjord — Where cod and sea trout are waiting for you The Flensburg Fjord is one of the finest fishing grounds in Schleswig-Holstein. Brackish water means a unique mix of Baltic and freshwater species. From the Villa Boreal jetty you have everything you need — and no more than 20 minutes' drive to every other top spot in the region. FILTER All🎣 Shore fishing⛵ Boat fishing🐟 Species & season📋 Licence & rules 🎣 ## Shore fishing From the jetty to the peninsula — the best spots on foot or a short drive away 5 spots 01 ### Villa Boreal private jetty 0 m · right at the house Target species Cod, sea trout, flatfish, garfish Season year-round (garfish: May–June) Gear Spinning rod 2.70–3.00 m, casting weight 20–40 g, pilker 20–30 g or lugworm rig Villa Boreal's biggest advantage: you don't have to drive anywhere. Cast straight from your own jetty into deeper water — at six in the morning, when mist hangs over the fjord and no one but you is awake. In spring (April/May) and autumn (September–November) cod come in close, and in May/June garfish shoals explode right in front of the jetty. 💡 Fresh catch can be filleted and cooked next door in the villa's designer kitchen — pan, sharp knives, smoker connection on the terrace. 02 ### Bockholmwik shore approx. 800 m · 10 min on foot Target species Sea trout, cod, garfish Season March–May & September–December (sea trout) Gear Waders, spinning rod 3.00 m, casting weight 12–28 g, coastal wobbler or Snaps Right along the bluff at Bockholm the seabed drops quickly to 3–5 m — a classic sea-trout spot. The best times are the hours around sunrise and sunset, ideally with an onshore north-easterly. In waders, push out 30–50 m and cast parallel to the shore. 💡 Trophy fish over 70 cm regularly show up here in April/May. Dark wobblers in clear water, lighter ones when it's cloudy. 03 ### Langballigau pier approx. 15 km · 18 min Target species Cod, flatfish, eel, herring (spring) Season year-round — herring runs March–May Gear Surf rod 4.20 m, claw lead 100–150 g, lugworm or herring rig Langballigau's harbour mole is one of the most accessible and productive spots on the fjord. The deeper channel between pier and harbour mouth produces flatfish and cod all year. In spring during the herring run it's a German folk festival here with feathered rigs — often 20+ herring per hour. 💡 Smoke your fresh catch right at the harbour smokehouse — and grab a fish roll at the kiosk. 04 ### Holnis tip approx. 7 km · 12 min Target species Sea trout, cod, garfish Season March–May & October–December (top sea-trout spot) Gear Waders, spinning rod 3.00 m, casting weight 18–28 g, coastal spoons The peninsula's tip juts far into the fjord and offers prime current edges on both sides — arguably the most famous sea-trout spot in the entire region. Caution: parts lie in the nature reserve where fishing is forbidden or restricted — heed the on-site signs. 💡 Weekends in April are crowded. For peace, come midweek or in rough weather — the spot empties out and the trout often bite better. 05 ### Solitüde shore Flensburg approx. 12 km · 15 min Target species Cod, sea trout, flatfish Season year-round Gear Waders or surf gear — versatile In the Solitüde forest, at the end of the inner Flensburg Fjord, lies one of the lesser-known stretches of coast. Unspoilt beach, hardly any tourists, quiet bays with varied depth edges. Especially magical in the evening — the sun sets right in front of you over the fjord while your rod hums in its holder. 💡 Perfect for an evening surf session for flatfish — bring a picnic, don't forget the head torch. ⛵ ## Boat fishing Guided trips, boat hire and charters — for every level of experience 3 providers 06 ### Fishing trips from Flensburg harbour approx. 18 km · 20 min (Flensburg) Target species Cod, flatfish, whiting Season May–November Price approx. €60–90 per person · full-day with catering €100–130 Guided fishing trips set off regularly from Flensburg harbour onto the fjord and into the open Baltic towards Geltinger Bucht. Trips usually last 4–8 hours, gear is on board, and the skippers know the productive jigging spots. Ideal for beginners and guests arriving without their own gear. 💡 In November/December the cod fishing is often the best of the year — book early. 07 ### Boat hire Glücksburg approx. 5 km · 8 min (Glücksburg marina) Target species Your call — fjord, cliff coast, Ochseninseln Season April–October Price from approx. €80/day (motorboat up to 15 hp, no licence required) If you'd rather skipper yourself, hire a motorboat directly at Glücksburg marina. No licence required up to 15 hp — plenty to reach the productive jigging spots around the Ochseninseln and along the Bockholm cliff coast. A boat licence is only needed for larger engines. 💡 Bring a fishfinder or ask at the rental — the fjord has its sweet spots, and without a sounder you're fishing blind. 08 ### Charters from Schausende approx. 10 km · 14 min Target species Cod, sea trout, flatfish — anything is possible on a charter Season March–December Price half-day from approx. €250 (whole boat up to 4 people) · full-day from €400 Schausende, on the fjord's west coast, is home to several private charter skippers offering bespoke half- or full-day trips — often including trolling for sea trout or targeted jigging trips for big cod. Maximum 4–6 anglers per trip, hands-on guidance. 💡 Ideal for groups — share the boat and spend a full day on the fjord without the tourist bustle. ![Villa Boreal – luxury holiday home on the Flensburg Fjord in Glücksburg](/assets/haus-frontansicht-haupthaus-960w-ZhSnYexI.webp) YOUR HOME BY THE SEA Stay right on the Flensburg Fjord – Villa Boreal, your home for these experiences. [Check availability](/en/booking) 🐟 ## Species & season What bites when, on what, and where — plus the minimum sizes in Schleswig-Holstein 14 species Species Best time Technique Where Note Sea troutSalmo trutta trutta year-round (peak Mar–May & Oct–Nov) Spinning (coastal wobblers/spoons), fly, sbirolino Both The fjord's prize fish. Spring from approx. 4 °C water temp.; „herring-eaters“ follow the shoals. Closed season 1 Oct–31 Dec for coloured fish. GarfishBelone belone May–Sep (peak May–Jun) Float with fish strips, spinning, fly, garfish „pills“ Both „When the rapeseed blooms, the garfish arrives.“ Calm, lightly rippled water is ideal. CodGadus morhua autumn–spring (peak Oct–Dec) Jigging, natural bait (lugworm), spinning, surf Both ⚠ Retention currently heavily restricted — check the EU regulation & SH coastal-fishing rules before fishing. HerringClupea harengus Feb–May & a 2nd run in autumn (peak April) Herring rig (paternoster) with several hooks Both Spawning run into the fjord; from jetties & boat. Autumn herring are bigger and fattier. PlaicePleuronectes platessa Jun–Dec (peak Aug–Oct) Surf fishing with lugworm/ragworm, flatfish rig Shore „Golden flounder“. Over sandy ground; also from boat with a drift rig. FlounderPlatichthys flesus year-round (peak Sep–Dec) Surf fishing, flatfish rig with natural bait Shore Robust, also in brackish water; sandy-stony ground (Bockholmwik). DabLimanda limanda year-round (peak autumn–winter) Surf fishing, fine flatfish rig Shore Frequent by-catch when fishing for flatfish over sand. TurbotScophthalmus maximus year-round (peak May–Aug) Natural bait (fish strips/sandeel), surf & drift Both Culinarily the finest flatfish; rather rare, over sandbanks & reef edges. SaithePollachius virens autumn–winter (peak Oct–Jan) Jigging, soft baits, natural bait Boat Increasingly common in the outer fjord; usually deeper water from the boat. EelpoutZoarces viviparus year-round (closed 15 Sep–31 Jan) Bottom fishing with worm, flatfish rig Shore Live-bearing; frequent by-catch. EelAnguilla anguilla May–September (evening/night) Bottom fishing with worm Shore Dusk and night fish. ⚠ Currently banned EU-wide year-round for recreational anglers in the Baltic — only possible in inland/brackish waters under their respective rules. Pike (Schlei)Esox lucius May–February (closed 15 Feb–30 Apr) Spinning, baitfish Boat Brackish-water predator of the Schlei — only ~30 min away. Zander (Schlei)Sander lucioperca June–February (closed 15 Feb–15 May) Soft baits, baitfish Boat In the Schlei, mainly in murkier, deeper water. MackerelScomber scombrus July–August (occasionally from June; peak August) Mackerel paternoster (feather rig), trolling, spoons, fish strips Boat A North Sea migrant with no Baltic stock of its own; not in shoals every year. In the fjord mostly from the boat (e.g. off Habernis); shore chance at Danish harbours such as Egernsund. 💡 Brackish-water bonus: on the Flensburg Fjord, Baltic and freshwater species mingle in close quarters. Cast for garfish at the jetty in the morning and 30 minutes later troll for pike on the Schlei in the afternoon — two completely different fish worlds in one day. 📋 ## Licence & rules Schleswig-Holstein licence, tourist option, nature reserves, the Danish border Required info ### Schleswig-Holstein fishing licence Schleswig-Holstein distinguishes between the standard **fishing licence** (annual, requires a fisher's exam) and the tourist-friendly **holiday fishing licence**. The holiday licence is valid for 28 consecutive days, costs €10 (plus €10 fishing levy) and can be renewed several times a year — ideal for Villa Boreal guests. Both licences can be applied for online and downloaded immediately as a PDF — no trip to the authorities required. [Apply for the holiday fishing licence online →](https://www.angelschein-schleswig-holstein.de) ### Holnis nature reserve Parts of the Holnis peninsula (especially the bird-protection zone at the tip) are a nature reserve — seasonal or permanent fishing bans apply there. The currently closed areas are signposted on site. The main beach and the west side of the peninsula are usually freely fishable. ### Fishing in Denmark (north side of the fjord) If you drive 15–20 minutes from Bockholm via Krusau onto the Danish side of the fjord (Sønderhav, Kollund, Wassersleben DK), you need a separate **Danish fishing licence** — buy it online for DKK 40/day, DKK 130/week or DKK 185/year. The German licence does not apply there. Minimum sizes and closed seasons differ slightly. [Danish fishing licence (fisketegn.dk) →](https://www.fisketegn.dk) 💡 Cook your fresh catch right in the Villa Boreal kitchen — the designer kitchen is fully equipped: sharp filleting knives, large pans, a smoker connection on the terrace and, of course, fjord views while you cook. ## Ready for your first rod on the jetty? Villa Boreal sits right on the water — with private jetty, designer kitchen and smoker connection. Check availability and plan your fishing trip. 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