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Køge Bugt

Sea, from shore  Denmark · 04:30 - 21:57

Køge Bugt on the coast in Denmark. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Turbot Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
66%
23°
Tue
66%
21°
Wed
70%
21°
Best day
Thu
70%
21°
Fri
67%
19°
Sat
67%
19°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Day 05:45–20:42

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:03–01:03 Major period 11:03–13:03 Minor period 20:29–21:59 Minor period 02:07–03:37

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
23°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
21°
04:00
21°
05:00
20°
06:00
20°
07:00
20°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
66%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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Garfish
Belone belone
53%
Peak season.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
33%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
7%
Off season.
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About the fishing here

Køge Bugt is a coastal fishing spot in Denmark. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Turbot, Garfish, European Flounder, Sea Trout and Atlantic Cod.

Turbot fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually day.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for turbot, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Ledger bait for turbot: Baitfish or shrimp over sand.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, silver and white for turbot.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Køge Bay is an approximately 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi) shallow Danish bay in the southern part of Øresund, between the Greater Copenhagen area in the North and Stevns Klint in the South, and as a part of Zealand.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Køge Bugt?

Popular catches here include Turbot, Garfish, European Flounder, Sea Trout and Atlantic Cod.

Do you need a fishing license at Køge Bugt?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Køge Bugt?

Turbot fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually day.

What is biting at Køge Bugt right now?

Right now Turbot is the most likely catch, at about 41%.