Fishing in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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

Species with rules: 8
Closed today: 1
Waters: 4

Fishing licence

Tourist licence for everyone

Tourist licence without the exam for anyone, up to 28 days, renewable; also available online.

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

Fishing licence LFischG M-V BiFVO M-V Compare all states

Values for inland waters; coastal waters have their own ordinance.

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In closed season today (4 Nov 2026)

Brown Trout until 31 Mar

Closed seasons through the year

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Brown Trout

30 cm

European Eel

50 cm

Wels Catfish

70 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Species	Minimum size	Closed season	Notes
Brown Trout	30 cm	1 Oct – 31 Mar
Common Carp	40 cm	none
European Eel	50 cm	1 Dec – 28 Feb	The closed season applies to rod and line only.
European Perch	17 cm	none
Grayling	30 cm	none
Northern Pike	45 cm	none
Pike-perch (Zander)	45 cm	none
Wels Catfish	70 cm	1 May – 30 Jun

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: BiFVO M-V. 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 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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