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Angling in the Lake District

Would you like to fish in lakes, streams, rivers or rather at a Put & Take? Everything is possible in the beautiful Søhøjlandet, which surrounds Denmark's Outdoor Capital Silkeborg. There are fish for every taste: pike, perch, zander, roach, bream, tench, sea trout, eel - and much more.

Angling in the Gudenå River in Denmark
Photo: Per Bille

Angling in lakes

Imagine the tranquillity of a mirror-like lake in the first rays of the morning sun, fishing rod in hand and the sounds of nature as your only background music. In the Lake District Søhøjlandet, you will find some of Denmark's most beautiful lakes, where you can cast your line and feel the excitement when a perch, pike or zander takes the bait. 

The lakes offer variety and challenges for both beginners and experienced anglers – from quiet, idyllic waters to larger lakes with rich fishing opportunities

Borre Lake in the danish Lake District
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Borre Lake in the danish Lake District

In Borre Lake by Silkeborg you can catch pike, bass and zander. 

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Ørnsø
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Ørnsø Fiskesø

Enjoy a day of fishing at scenic Ørnsø Fiskesø, which opens at sunrise and closes again at sunset.

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Fishing in Brassø
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Fishing in Brassø

Brassø is the westernmost lake of the Himmelbjerg lakes. There are good fishing opportunities here, and in the lake you can catch pike, perch, and bream, among other species. The lake is surrounded by forest and is therefore easiest to fish by boat.

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Fishing in Silkeborg Langsø
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Fishing in Silkeborg Langsø

Go fishing in Silkeborg Langsø - in the middle of the Søhøjlandet region. Here you can catch pike, perch and zander in scenic surroundings close to the city.

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Put & Take

If you're looking for a little extra action, try Put & Take fishing in Søhøjlandet. Fish are regularly stocked here, so the chances of getting a bite are high - perfect for families, beginners and anyone who wants to take their catch home with them. 

The Put & Take lakes are located in scenic surroundings and offer an extra dimension to your fishing: short distances to the fish, cosy breaks on the shore and an experience that brings generations together by the water.

Tollundgaard Put and Take
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Tollundgaard Put and Take

Tollundgaard Put & Take near Silkeborg is one of Denmark's oldest fishing lakes, offering 60,000 m² of water, several species of fish and peaceful surroundings - perfect for all anglers.

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Vrads Put & Take
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Vrads Put & Take

At Vrads Put & Take, there are excellent opportunities to catch rainbow trout, brown trout and eel in beautiful natural surroundings.

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Resenbro Put and Take
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Resenbro Put and Take

At Resenbro Put and Take, fish are exposed every day. Come for a few hours or a whole family, here's room for everyone.

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