Nature-rich Vejle offers great fishing
If you’ve packed your angling rod in your travel bags, then Vejle offers great fishing. Vejle Å is one of Denmark’s best rivers for sea trout, boasting catches of up to 10 kg. The lake of Fårup Sø is known for its sizable perches and battle-ready pikes. And put & take lakes are great places for family fun.
FAQ
Where do I buy an angling permits for Vejle Å and Vingsted Sø?
To fish in Vejle Å and Vingsted Sø, you need the required Danish national angling licence and a valid fishing permit for the relevant fishing water.
Vejle Sportsfiskerforening sells day permits for both Vejle Å and Vingsted Sø. Members can also purchase guest permits.
Please note that fishing permits may only be valid for specific zones, and that rules, prices and fishing seasons vary between Vejle Å and Vingsted Sø.
Buy fishing permits for Vejle Å and Vingsted Sø at fiskekort.dk.
Where can I buy a Danish national angling licence?
If you are between 18 and 67 years old and fish with light hand-held equipment such as a fishing rod, jig or harpoon, you generally need a Danish national angling licence.
The licence is personal and can be purchased for one day, one week or one year.
What rules apply to fishing in lakes and streams in the Vejle area?
Fishing rights in lakes and streams generally belong to the landowner. You may therefore only fish if you have the owner's permission, a valid fishing permit for the water in question, or are fishing in an area where fishing is free.
If you are between the age of 18 and retirement age, you generally also need a Danish national angling licence. This does not apply to put and take lakes, where you instead pay for the right to fish directly at the individual lake.
Local rules may also apply regarding fishing permits, closed seasons, minimum sizes, catch restrictions and the use of bait fish. Always check the rules for the specific fishing water before fishing.
What minimum sizes and closed seasons apply to recreational fishing in the Vejle area?
Danish rules on minimum sizes and closed seasons generally apply to recreational fishing in the Vejle area. The rules vary depending on the species and whether you are fishing in freshwater or saltwater.
Local regulations, protected areas and additional restrictions may also apply to individual fishing waters. As an angler, you are responsible for checking the current rules before fishing.
Please note, among other things, that recreational fishing for eel is prohibited in both freshwater and saltwater.
See the current regulations on minimum sizes and closed seasons on Retsinformation.
Always check the local regulations for the specific fishing water before fishing.
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Last updated August 2026.