Fishing in Saxony

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

Species with rules: 8
Closed today: 1
Waters: 3

Fishing licence

Guest licence for non-residents

Guest licence without the exam for people whose main residence is outside Germany, one month.

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

Fishing licence SächsFischG SächsFischVO Compare all states

1 Feb – 30 Apr: fishing with predator baits is prohibited.

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In closed season today (4 Nov 2026)

Brown Trout until 30 Apr

Closed seasons through the year

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Brown Trout

28 cm

Grayling

35 cm

Northern Pike

50 cm

Pike-perch (Zander)

50 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Saxony

Species	Minimum size	Closed season
Brown Trout	28 cm	1 Oct – 30 Apr
Common Carp	40 cm	none
European Eel	50 cm	none
European Perch	none	none
Grayling	35 cm	1 Jan – 15 Jun
Northern Pike	50 cm	1 Feb – 30 Apr
Pike-perch (Zander)	50 cm	1 Feb – 31 May
Wels Catfish	none	none

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: SächsFischVO. 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 Saxony

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