Herring Fishing
The first spring herrings already arrive at the locks in Thorsminde by late March and often remain there until June. The fishing takes place on both sides of the lock. The fish gather in large shoals, waiting to pass through the lock, making fishing most productive there. Platforms have been set up at the locks for fishing. On the northern side of the lock, a new fishing bridge has also been established. In the autumn, herring fishing often begins by late September. These herrings are much larger and fatter, perfect for Christmas herring. In fact, the fishing often continues right up until Christmas when conditions are favorable.
Garfish
The garfish season kicks off in mid-April, a season many eagerly anticipate for good reason. Anyone can join in catching garfish, even the youngest children. Garfish are fantastic fighters and relatively easy to catch due to the sheer number that comes into the lock. Garfish can be caught from the pier, similar to herring. The larger garfish arrive first, though they may be more spread out initially. A bit later, shoals of garfish arrive, offering ample opportunity for successful fishing. The season typically ends around mid-June when they move further out into deeper, colder waters. Therefore, you can broadly say that the peak season is from around April 15th to June 15th.