Fishing in Berlin
Statewide rules for anglers in Berlin: when each species is protected, how big it must be, and which licence you need.
- Species with rules
- 8
- Closed today
- 1
- Waters
- 2
Fishing licence
No tourist licenceNo tourist licence. Non-residents of Germany with a foreign licence or angling-club membership need no Fischereischein (a permit is still required).
Besides a fishing licence (Fischereischein) you need a permit (Angelkarte) from whoever holds the fishing rights for the water.
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In closed season today (4 Nov 2026)
Closed seasons through the year
Compare all statesMinimum sizes and closed seasons in Berlin
| Species | Minimum size | Closed season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 30 cm | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | |
| Common Carp | 35 cm | none | |
| European Eel | 50 cm | none |
At most 3 eels and zander combined per person and day. |
| European Perch | none | none | |
| Grayling | 30 cm | 1 Dec – 31 May | |
| Northern Pike | 45 cm | 1 Jan – 30 Apr |
1 Jan – 30 Apr: no bait-fish nets or predator baits. |
| Pike-perch (Zander) | 45 cm | 1 Jan – 31 May |
At most 3 eels and zander combined per person and day. |
| Wels Catfish | 75 cm | none |
Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: LFischO. Statewide rules for anglers as of 24 Oct 2026, without guarantee. Clubs and waters can set stricter rules; the ordinance text is binding.
Waters in Berlin
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