Fishing in Brandenburg: rules & closed seasons
To fish in Brandenburg you need the state fishing licence and a permit for the water. Pike closed season: 1 Feb – 31 Mar (rod angling). Closed today (2026-10-23): Bachforelle, Lachs. Checked 2026-10-18
Closed seasons and minimum sizes
| Species | Closed season | Minimum size | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecht | 1 Feb – 31 Mar (rod angling) | 45 cm | open |
| Zander | 1 Apr – 31 May (rod angling) | 45 cm | open |
| Bachforelle | 16 Oct – 15 Apr | 30 cm | closed |
| Aal | none | 50 cm | – |
| Lachs | protected all year (stocked salmon excepted) | – | closed |
Compare all states: closed season Pike · closed season Zander (pikeperch) · closed season Brown trout · closed season Eel · closed season Salmon
Licence
Angling licence requires passing the angler exam (open from age 14), run by the lower fishing authorities or recognised examiners; issued without time limit. No licence needed for 'Friedfisch' (non-predatory) angling. Youth licence from age 8 (until 18) for non-predatory angling. Fees not stated in the law text.
Visitors
No separate tourist licence: people without main residence in Germany staying only briefly may angle without a licence (BbgFischG §17(4) no.5). A water permit and fishing levy rules still apply.
Notes
BbgFischO, last amended 24 Aug 2026. Licence vs permit: the Fischereischein is a personal, state-issued licence; the Fischereierlaubnis/Angelkarte is a separate permit sold by the owner or tenant of a specific water. You normally need both. Local waters (club/lease rules, Hegeplan, local orders) may be stricter; the conditions on your water permit always apply on top of state law.