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this website lists trout ponds (trout farms) in germany.

You can either search by postcode (PLZ) or federal states (Bundesländern) or near to big cities.

Unfortunately there is currently no english version of this website but you could try the google translation.

Do I need a fishing permission?

You can translate this article about the situation in the different federal states.

The Germans in Germany need to pass a fishing test to get their fishing license if you are older than 14 years. Additional you need always a permission to go fishing at the certain lake or river – here you can buy for example a day ticket or a ticket for a month.

For foreigners there are others rules:

In Germany the fishing law is regulated by each federal state on its own. So there are different rules for fishing in each federal state.
For example in the federal state of Bayern and Baden-Württemberg you are allowed to fish without a german fishing license if you stay no longer than one month in in Baden-Württemberg and no longer than three month in Bayern. In Berlin you need to prove your fishing expertise with a fishing license from you country or a membership in a fishing organisation. In touristic regions like Schleswig Holstein or Mecklenburg-Vorpommern you can buy a touristic fishing license without giving any prove of expertise… In some northern federal states like Hamburg foreigners aren`t allowed to go fishing.

We recommend you check out the specific fishing law of the federal state you are visting.

You have any questions?

Forellenteich.net

26. September 2024 | Reply

Hi Brian,

it depends on the state. If you are lucky you can just buy some kind of tourist permission.

Maybe this helps for further information, translation to english of this site (https://forellenteich.net/angeln/angelschein-fischereischein/)

Do You Need a Fishing License to Fish at Trout Ponds?

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The question often arises whether you need a fishing license to fish at trout ponds or if fishing without a license is allowed. As we all know, many things in Germany are regulated down to the smallest detail, and fishing is no exception. This can be debated, as there are good arguments for both sides. On the one hand, it makes sense to know how to catch fish as humanely as possible and how to kill them properly. On the other hand, the inconsistent regulations at the state level can be very confusing and particularly hinder tourism.

What Exactly is the Fishing License?

When we talk about a fishing license, we mean the „Fischereischein“ in Germany. You obtain this by passing the (sport) fishing exam. Since fishing rights in Germany are regulated at the state level, each state has different fishing laws. Depending on the state, different conditions must be met to obtain a fishing license, but generally, the following can be stated:

You must complete a preparatory course (not in every state)
You must take the fishing exam
With the fishing license, you can then acquire a fishing permit (water permit) for any body of water

Does a Preparatory Course Make Sense?

It certainly can’t hurt. As mentioned earlier, this varies from state to state. For instance, in Bavaria, a preparatory course is mandatory, while in North Rhine-Westphalia, I was able to take (and pass) the exam without a preparatory course, although I have been fishing since I was 10 years old. Additionally, it is said that the exam in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg is much more comprehensive and difficult than in other states. Those who are just starting to fish should probably take a preparatory course, especially for the practical part, where you have to assemble a specific rod combination.

What is Expected in the Fishing Exam?

Since the requirements for the fishing exam may vary depending on the state, I recommend that everyone find out the specific requirements for their state. You can usually find the legislation easily by googling „Fischereigesetz + Bundesland“ (fishing law + state). For simplicity, I will describe the requirements for the fishing exam in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia). They are regulated in the Fischerprüfungsordnung (fishing exam regulation) §5. Accordingly, the exam consists of a theoretical part with written questions and a practical part.

Here is the link to the Fischerprüfungsordnung (fishing exam regulation) on recht.nrw.de.

Theoretical Part

The theoretical part covers the following topics:

General fish science
Specific fish science
Water science and fish conservation
Nature and animal protection
Equipment science
Law

From several hundred questions on these topics, 10 questions are selected for each topic area in the fishing exam in NRW, from the so-called Appendix 1, the NRW fishing exam question catalog. You must correctly answer 60 questions using the multiple-choice method, and you have 90 minutes to do so.

Practical Part

The practical part is structured as follows:

You must properly assemble a specific (from 10 possible) fishing gear and add the necessary accessories. This could be something like, „Assemble a ringed, light fishing rod for catching roach, rudd, and bream, along with the necessary accessories,“ or „Assemble a fishing rod for catching carp, along with the necessary accessories.“ All 10 questions can be found in Appendix 2 of the fishing exam regulation.
In another part of the practical exam, you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the local fish, lampreys, and crayfish species. In NRW, you will be shown 6 out of 44 picture boards, from which you must correctly name at least 4. The fish, lampreys, and crayfish you need to know can be found in Appendix 3 of the fishing exam regulation – here is the link to the 44 picture boards of the NRW fishing exam.

From my personal experience, I can say that anyone who studies diligently can pass the exam without much difficulty. For those who have never fished before, the practical part, where you have to assemble a specific rod and accessories, will certainly not be easy. Here, I recommend taking a preparatory course. After passing the exam, you can pick up your fishing license at the local citizens‘ office or fishing authority, depending on the location.

Who Needs a Youth Fishing License and What Do You Need to Do?

In general, young people aged 10 and older can apply for a youth fishing license. From the age of 14, they can take the fishing exam. According to § 32 of the NRW fishing law (Landesfischereigesetz – LFischG), holding a youth fishing license only allows fishing when accompanied by a person who holds a regular fishing license. This means that youth can only fish when accompanied by someone who has a fishing license.

Can I Fish Without a Fishing License?

So, for anyone who has read this far, it should be clear that you need to pass the fishing exam to get a fishing license in Germany. Only with a fishing license can you purchase a fishing permit for a body of water, such as a day, month, or year pass. So, generally, it is not allowed to fish without a license. Since 2012, there have been some exceptions in certain states:

In Schleswig-Holstein, holiday fishing licenses can be obtained, which allow fishing without a fishing license and the necessary exam. This also applies to residents of Schleswig-Holstein. These cost 10 euros, are valid for 28 days, and can be used three times per calendar year.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, there is now a so-called tourist fishing license. This time-limited fishing license can be obtained by anyone over the age of 10. The license is valid for up to 28 days and can be extended multiple times in the calendar year upon presentation of the initial issue.

These are the legal basics. What are your experiences with this topic? I’m particularly interested in the opinions of trout pond owners. I’ve personally never been asked for my fishing license at a trout pond. Do you think the regulations are too strict or reasonable? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

2 Antworten

Brian M Lindman

26. September 2024 | Reply

how can a US expat get a fishing license?
- Forellenteich.net
  
  26. September 2024 | Reply
  
  Hi Brian,
  
  it depends on the state. If you are lucky you can just buy some kind of tourist permission.
  
  Maybe this helps for further information, translation to english of this site (https://forellenteich.net/angeln/angelschein-fischereischein/)
  
  Do You Need a Fishing License to Fish at Trout Ponds?
  
  The question often arises whether you need a fishing license to fish at trout ponds or if fishing without a license is allowed. As we all know, many things in Germany are regulated down to the smallest detail, and fishing is no exception. This can be debated, as there are good arguments for both sides. On the one hand, it makes sense to know how to catch fish as humanely as possible and how to kill them properly. On the other hand, the inconsistent regulations at the state level can be very confusing and particularly hinder tourism.
  
  What Exactly is the Fishing License?
  
  When we talk about a fishing license, we mean the „Fischereischein“ in Germany. You obtain this by passing the (sport) fishing exam. Since fishing rights in Germany are regulated at the state level, each state has different fishing laws. Depending on the state, different conditions must be met to obtain a fishing license, but generally, the following can be stated:
  
  You must complete a preparatory course (not in every state)
  
  You must take the fishing exam
  
  With the fishing license, you can then acquire a fishing permit (water permit) for any body of water
  
  Does a Preparatory Course Make Sense?
  
  It certainly can’t hurt. As mentioned earlier, this varies from state to state. For instance, in Bavaria, a preparatory course is mandatory, while in North Rhine-Westphalia, I was able to take (and pass) the exam without a preparatory course, although I have been fishing since I was 10 years old. Additionally, it is said that the exam in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg is much more comprehensive and difficult than in other states. Those who are just starting to fish should probably take a preparatory course, especially for the practical part, where you have to assemble a specific rod combination.
  
  What is Expected in the Fishing Exam?
  
  Since the requirements for the fishing exam may vary depending on the state, I recommend that everyone find out the specific requirements for their state. You can usually find the legislation easily by googling „Fischereigesetz + Bundesland“ (fishing law + state). For simplicity, I will describe the requirements for the fishing exam in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia). They are regulated in the Fischerprüfungsordnung (fishing exam regulation) §5. Accordingly, the exam consists of a theoretical part with written questions and a practical part.
  
  Here is the link to the Fischerprüfungsordnung (fishing exam regulation) on recht.nrw.de.
  
  Theoretical Part
  
  The theoretical part covers the following topics:
  
  General fish science
  
  Specific fish science
  
  Water science and fish conservation
  
  Nature and animal protection
  
  Equipment science
  
  Law
  
  From several hundred questions on these topics, 10 questions are selected for each topic area in the fishing exam in NRW, from the so-called Appendix 1, the NRW fishing exam question catalog. You must correctly answer 60 questions using the multiple-choice method, and you have 90 minutes to do so.
  
  Practical Part
  
  The practical part is structured as follows:
  
  You must properly assemble a specific (from 10 possible) fishing gear and add the necessary accessories. This could be something like, „Assemble a ringed, light fishing rod for catching roach, rudd, and bream, along with the necessary accessories,“ or „Assemble a fishing rod for catching carp, along with the necessary accessories.“ All 10 questions can be found in Appendix 2 of the fishing exam regulation.
  
  In another part of the practical exam, you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the local fish, lampreys, and crayfish species. In NRW, you will be shown 6 out of 44 picture boards, from which you must correctly name at least 4. The fish, lampreys, and crayfish you need to know can be found in Appendix 3 of the fishing exam regulation – here is the link to the 44 picture boards of the NRW fishing exam.
  
  From my personal experience, I can say that anyone who studies diligently can pass the exam without much difficulty. For those who have never fished before, the practical part, where you have to assemble a specific rod and accessories, will certainly not be easy. Here, I recommend taking a preparatory course. After passing the exam, you can pick up your fishing license at the local citizens‘ office or fishing authority, depending on the location.
  
  Who Needs a Youth Fishing License and What Do You Need to Do?
  
  In general, young people aged 10 and older can apply for a youth fishing license. From the age of 14, they can take the fishing exam. According to § 32 of the NRW fishing law (Landesfischereigesetz – LFischG), holding a youth fishing license only allows fishing when accompanied by a person who holds a regular fishing license. This means that youth can only fish when accompanied by someone who has a fishing license.
  
  Can I Fish Without a Fishing License?
  
  So, for anyone who has read this far, it should be clear that you need to pass the fishing exam to get a fishing license in Germany. Only with a fishing license can you purchase a fishing permit for a body of water, such as a day, month, or year pass. So, generally, it is not allowed to fish without a license. Since 2012, there have been some exceptions in certain states:
  
  In Schleswig-Holstein, holiday fishing licenses can be obtained, which allow fishing without a fishing license and the necessary exam. This also applies to residents of Schleswig-Holstein. These cost 10 euros, are valid for 28 days, and can be used three times per calendar year.
  
  In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, there is now a so-called tourist fishing license. This time-limited fishing license can be obtained by anyone over the age of 10. The license is valid for up to 28 days and can be extended multiple times in the calendar year upon presentation of the initial issue.
  
  These are the legal basics. What are your experiences with this topic? I’m particularly interested in the opinions of trout pond owners. I’ve personally never been asked for my fishing license at a trout pond. Do you think the regulations are too strict or reasonable? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.