Fishing in Schleswig-Holstein

Statewide rules for anglers in Schleswig-Holstein: 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

Tourist licence for everyone

Holiday licence without the exam for anyone, up to 28 days, twice a year.

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

Fishing licence LFischG BiFVO 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 28 Feb

Closed seasons through the year

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Brown Trout

30 cm

Grayling

35 cm

Northern Pike

45 cm

Pike-perch (Zander)

45 cm

Closed season Today (4 Nov 2026)

Minimum sizes and closed seasons in Schleswig-Holstein

Species	Minimum size	Closed season
Brown Trout	30 cm	1 Oct – 28 Feb
Common Carp	35 cm	none
European Eel	50 cm	none
European Perch	none	none
Grayling	35 cm	1 Jan – 30 Apr
Northern Pike	45 cm	15 Feb – 15 Apr
Pike-perch (Zander)	45 cm	15 Mar – 15 May
Wels Catfish	none	none

Listed here: 8 commonly fished species. Every species is in the ordinance: BiFVO. 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 Schleswig-Holstein

Elbe

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