Fishing in Niedersachsen: rules & closed seasons
To fish in Niedersachsen you need the state fishing licence and a permit for the water. Pike closed season: 1 Feb – 15 Apr. 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 Apr | 40 cm | open |
| Zander | 15 Mar – 30 Apr | 35 cm | open |
| Bachforelle | 15 Oct – 15 Feb | 25 cm | closed |
| Aal | – | 35 cm | – |
| Lachs | 15 Oct – 15 Mar | 50 cm | closed |
Compare all states: closed season Pike · closed season Zander (pikeperch) · closed season Brown trout · closed season Eel · closed season Salmon
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Binnenfischereiordnung of 6 July 1989 as hosted by LAVES; last amendment date could not be confirmed from an official source (NI-VORIS is a JS-only page; service.niedersachsen.de robots unclear) – UNVERIFIED currency. Aal closed season not found – empty. authority/license_how/tourist_license: UNVERIFIED – Nds. FischG text not retrievable from an allowed official source; left 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.