Fishing in Saarland

Statewide rules for anglers in Saarland: 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

Guest licence for non-residents

Tourist licence without the exam for adults not resident in Germany, for up to three months.

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

Fishing licence SFischG LFO Compare all states

Night fishing is prohibited.

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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

25 cm

Grayling

30 cm

Northern Pike

50 cm

Pike-perch (Zander)

45 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Saarland

Species	Minimum size	Closed season
Brown Trout	25 cm	1 Oct – 31 Mar
Common Carp	35 cm	none
European Eel	50 cm	none
European Perch	none	none
Grayling	30 cm	1 Mar – 30 Apr
Northern Pike	50 cm	15 Feb – 31 May
Pike-perch (Zander)	45 cm	15 Feb – 31 May
Wels Catfish	none	none

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: LFO. 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 Saarland

Mosel

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