Fishing in Saxony-Anhalt

Statewide rules for anglers in Saxony-Anhalt: 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

No tourist licence

No tourist licence. Licences from other German states are recognised.

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

Fishing licence FischG LSA FischO LSA Compare all states

The fisheries authority may allow different minimum sizes for individual waters.

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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)

50 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Saxony-Anhalt

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

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: FischO LSA. 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-Anhalt

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