Angling on Bornholm

Bornholm – a real Mecca for an angler

Bornholm is a real Mecca for those, who love to go fishing. Bornholm is ideal if you want to go with friends on a serious fishing holiday, but certainly also for the family, which wants to have some pleasant hours in the beautiful nature of Bornholm.

Bornholm offers all sorts of fishing

Especially autumn, winter and spring Bornholm offers some unique experiences, and the geographical and biological conditions of the island make almost any kind of angling possible. Bornholm is particularly famous for its salmon and cod fishing and the deep water around the island provide perfect conditions and ensure good fishing in the Baltic. One thing is certain however: only Bornholm offers all these opportunities within such a limited area. Regardless of how experienced or inexperienced you are, the “Pearl of the Baltic” is always a challenge for any nature-loving angler.

Coast – Surf fishing

Even in raw weather you can always find a sheltered stretch of coast where you can cast for garfish or sea trout. The low salt content of the Baltic means that sea trout can find food all year round. The varied coastline with its reefs, rocks, sandy bottoms, eelgrass and accumulations of stones forms perfect conditions for the fine stock of sea trout. Biologists and anglers have worked hard to preserve the island’s unique breed of trout, and all plans to release faster-growing trout have been rejected.

Sea

If you like jigging for cod, you can often catch a cod from the deep. And if you like speed at sea, echo sounder, navigational equipment and outriggers then trolling on Bornholm is just the right choice.

Lake

If you prefer freshwater fishing, there are lots of streams, lakes, marshes and ponds that are well stocked with fish. As well as containing pike, perch, trout, zander, eel and many other kinds of fish, the lakes and marshes of Bornholm are a unique way of experiencing nature. Also pole fishing is very popular on the island – and then it’s easily accessible for everyone – young and old.

Angler’s licence

Angler’s licence – can be bought here or at the Bornholm Visitor Centre when you arrive. You should always have a fishing license when fishing on Bornholm (and in Denmark) – except in the Put & Take lakes.

If you, however, are under 18 years old or over 65, angling is free in waters around Bornholm (and Denmark).

Fishing licenses can be purchased at the Bornholm’s Welcomecenter or directly on your mobile phone on m.fisketegn.dk

Angler’s guide

To be well prepared before your fishing trip to the island, you can buy the book Angler’s Guide – then you get a lot of useful information for your stay on Bornholm. The Angler’s Guide explains in detail about inshore anglilng on Bornholm and beyond descriptions of opportunities and places the guide also provides detailed maps of all protection zones on the island. You can buy the Angler’s Guide at the Bornholm’s Welcomecenter at the harbour of Rønne when you arrive.