All anglers between the age of 18 and 64 must have a valid state angler fishing license to fish in Danish waters. Such a license grants the holder the right to fish with light hand-held tackle, e.g. fishing rods and harpoons, but not with fixed equipment such as nets or fykes.

The fishing license is available as a daily, weekly, or annual pass. The state fishing license must be carried and shown upon request. The state fishing license can be purchased at fisketegn.dk.