Denmark · Spearfishing zone
Danish saltwater coastline and fjords (general)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Danish saltwater coastline and fjords (general).
Underwater hunting is generally permitted along the open Danish saltwater coast, sounds and fjords, subject to the 500 m river-mouth protection belts, harbour/industrial-installation exclusions, daylight-only and no-scuba rules.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Saltwater only; no scuba; daylight only (sunset to sunrise prohibited); muscle-powered spearguns only; valid fisketegn required; minimum sizes and protected species apply; not within 500 m of river/stream mouths.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Year-round in daylight, subject to species closed seasons and the cod ban in subdivisions 22-24 in 2026.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Denmark
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Buy online at www.fisketegn.dk (Dankort, Visa, Mastercard, MobilePay, PayPal). Underwater hunters must hold a valid fisketegn before hunting.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisketegn.dk