Salmo trutta trutta
Season calendar
- Season
- January–May, September–December
- Water temperature
- 2–14 °C
- Spawning
- October–December
- Behaviour
- Migratory — runs into fresh water
Techniques
- Spinning
- Wading
- Fly Fishing
Rules
- Minimum size in saltwater is 40 cm.
- Coloured fish in spawning dress are protected from 16 November to 15 January; only silver fish with loose scales may be kept.
- A 500 m protection zone applies around river mouths, with regional variations.
- On Bornholm a maximum of three fish per angler per day.
Timing and conditions
- March to May and September to November are strongest. In winter fish shallow, dark-bottomed south-facing bays; in summer fish at night and first light.
- The 4-12 °C range is ideal; above 18 °C in summer the fish pull out into deeper water.
- An onshore wind and slightly coloured water are best; on flat calm days cast long and fish light.
Lures and method
- Spoons of 12-24 g and sandeel imitations; small and slow in winter, livelier in spring.
- Fly: sandeel and shrimp patterns on an intermediate line.
- Search parallel to the shore and never skip the stone-to-sand transitions and the weed edges.
Frequently asked
- When is the best time to catch sea trout?
- The productive window for sea trout runs January–May, September–December. October–December is the spawning period; releasing your catch during these months is strongly advised.
- What water temperature does sea trout feed in?
- Sea trout is most active between 2 and 14 °C. Outside that band its feeding rate drops off.
- How do you fish for sea trout?
- Common methods: Spinning, Wading, Fly Fishing.