Fishing in Bremen

Statewide rules for anglers in Bremen: when each species is protected, how big it must be, and which licence you need.

Species with rules: 8
Closed today: 1
Waters: 1

Fishing licence

No tourist licence

No tourist licence. Licences from other German states and EU countries are valid.

Besides a fishing licence (Fischereischein) you need a permit (Angelkarte) from whoever holds the fishing rights for the water.

Fishing licence BremFiG Bremische Binnenfischereiverordnung Compare all states

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In closed season today (4 Nov 2026)

Brown Trout until 15 Mar

Closed seasons through the year

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Brown Trout

30 cm

European Perch

15 cm

Grayling

35 cm

Northern Pike

60 cm

Pike-perch (Zander)

40 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Bremen

Species	Minimum size	Closed season	Notes
Brown Trout	30 cm	15 Oct – 15 Mar	May only be taken where stocking is documented.
Common Carp	none	none
European Eel	45 cm	none
European Perch	15 cm	1 Feb – 15 May	1 Feb – 15 May: no spinning, no bait fish.
Grayling	35 cm	1 Mar – 15 May
Northern Pike	60 cm	1 Feb – 15 May	1 Feb – 15 May: no spinning, no bait fish.
Pike-perch (Zander)	40 cm	1 Feb – 15 May	1 Feb – 15 May: no spinning, no bait fish.
Wels Catfish	none	none

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: Bremische Binnenfischereiverordnung. 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 Bremen

Weser

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