Fishing in Bremen: rules & closed seasons
To fish in Bremen you need the state fishing licence and a permit for the water. Pike closed season: 1 Feb – 15 May. 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 – 15 May | 60 cm | open |
| Zander | 1 Feb – 15 May | 40 cm | open |
| Bachforelle | 15 Oct – 15 Mar | 30 cm (taking only where stocked) | closed |
| Aal | – | 45 cm | – |
| Lachs | 15 Oct – 15 Mar | 60 cm | closed |
Compare all states: closed season Pike · closed season Zander (pikeperch) · closed season Brown trout · closed season Eel · closed season Salmon
Licence
Minimum age 14, main residence in Bremen, passed fishing exam with a recognised state association (or exam from another state / professional training). Licence valid without time limit. Under 14: only with and under supervision of a licence holder. Fees not stated in the law text.
Visitors
No tourist licence found in BremFiG; licences from other German states and EU countries are recognised (BremFiG §34(4)).
Notes
Bremische Binnenfischereiverordnung. Aal closed season: not found in text – empty. 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.