Rügen Sea Trout

Rügen, Baltic Coast, Germany · Saltwater · Intermediate

Germany's premier sea trout coastline. Wade the shallow stony shorelines of Rügen and cast for silver fish moving along the drop-offs, best in the cold months when few others are out.

Getting there & access

  • Fish from: land-based or boat

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's fisheries authority states that angling in its coastal waters (the Bodden, Haffe, Peenestrom, Achterwasser and the Baltic Sea within German territorial waters) always needs three personal documents: a Fischereischein, an Angelerlaubnis and proof of payment of the state fishing fee. There are no free angling waters in MV. Visitors can obtain a temporary Touristenfischereischein valid for up to 28 days. Check the LALLF M-V for how to obtain each document before you travel.

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Species

  • sea trout
  • cod
  • garfish

Best times to fish

  • Spring (Mar-May)
  • Autumn (Oct-Dec)
  • Onshore wind and broken water

Recommended gear

Essential

  • 9-10ft spin rod or 7-weight fly rod
  • Coastal spoons and shrimp flies
  • Breathable chest waders
  • Polarized sunglasses

Optional

  • Wading staff
  • Line basket for fly
  • Thermal layers for winter

Regulations and requirements

  • Baltic coastal fishing in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern requires a Fischereischein, an Angelerlaubnis (coastal fishing permit) and proof of payment of the state Fischereiabgabe
  • Sea trout have a minimum size and a closed season for coloured fish
  • Cod bag limits are set annually by EU rules — check before keeping fish

Rules change regularly — always confirm with the relevant fisheries authority before you fish.

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