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Nyhavn's vibrant waterfront and boats reflected at dusk in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Fishing city breaks

European cities with salmon rivers, trout streams, lakes or sea fishing within a day trip — with seasons and permits from official sources.

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  1. Nyhavn's vibrant waterfront and boats reflected at dusk in Copenhagen, Denmark. 1Copenhagen Denmark. Sea trout, Garfish, Cod, Thick-lipped mullet
  2. Skyline of Stockholm with historic architecture reflecting on water under a clear sky. 2Stockholm Sweden. Sea trout, Atlantic salmon, Pike, Zander (pike-perch)
  3. A picturesque view of an ancient castle surrounded by vibrant greenery under a cloudy sky. 3Edinburgh United Kingdom. Brown trout, Grayling, Atlantic salmon, Sea trout
  4. Sunlight filters through the modern cathedral's arched ceiling showcasing architectural elegance. 4Reykjavik Iceland. Atlantic salmon, Brown trout, Arctic char
  5. Captivating winter scene of Oslo Opera House showing modern architecture and serene urban surroundings. 5Oslo Norway. Brown trout, Pike, Perch, Atlantic salmon / sea trout
  6. Elevated view of Helsinki Cathedral against a clear blue sky during day in Finland. 6Helsinki Finland. Zander (pike-perch), Sea trout / brown trout, Atlantic salmon, Whitefish
  7. A breathtaking aerial view of the Swiss Alps highlighting lush valleys and towering peaks under a clear summer sky. 7Interlaken Switzerland. Whitefish (Felchen), Perch, Trout, Pike
  8. Aerial shot of the iconic St George's Hall and surrounding city architecture in Liverpool. 8Glasgow United Kingdom. Atlantic salmon, Sea trout, Pike, Perch
  9. Scenic view of Liseberg amusement park with charming architecture and rides in Gothenburg, Sweden. 9Gothenburg Sweden. Sea trout, Atlantic salmon, Cod, Mackerel
  10. A vibrant display of Italian wines, spirits, and gourmet products in a rustic store setting. 10Cork Ireland. Codling / whiting, Mackerel, pollack, garfish, Thornback ray, Conger eel
  11. Picturesque view of the river in Galway, Ireland at sunset with historic buildings and a charming bridge. 11Galway Ireland. Atlantic salmon, Wild brown trout, Pike, European sea bass
  12. View of the illuminated Bryggen Wharf in Bergen, Norway at night, reflecting in the calm water. 12Bergen Norway. Ratfish, Cod, Haddock, Atlantic halibut
  13. Picturesque view of Bled Castle and St. Martin's Church with lush greenery in Slovenia. 13Bled Slovenia. Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Grayling, Huchen (Danube salmon)
  14. Breathtaking aerial view of Lake Annecy with autumn foliage and dramatic clouds. 14Annecy France. Lake trout, Whitefish (féra / corégone), Arctic char (omble chevalier), Pike
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All 14 cities side by side

#CityWatersSpecies
1Copenhagen, Denmark46
2Stockholm, Sweden36
3Edinburgh, United Kingdom34
4Reykjavik, Iceland33
5Oslo, Norway35
6Helsinki, Finland47
7Interlaken, Switzerland36
8Glasgow, United Kingdom36
9Gothenburg, Sweden46
10Cork, Ireland36
11Galway, Ireland35
12Bergen, Norway45
13Bled, Slovenia45
14Annecy, France25
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