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Apply for a fishing licence

  • Service description

    If you want to go fishing or angling, you need a fishing licence. You must carry this with you and show it when required.

    A distinction is made between

    • Fishing licence authorising all permitted fishing methods, and
    • Recreational and special fishing licences.

    You do not need a fishing licence if you

    • assist a holder of a fishing licence in fishing,
    • fish during a course, under the supervision of the instructor.

  • Procedure

    You can apply for a fishing licence in person or in writing. Another person can also submit the application on your behalf. You must issue this person with a power of attorney.

  • Who should I contact?

    Please contact the respective lower fishing authority of the administrative districts and independent cities.

  • Prerequisites

    To obtain a fishing licence, you must first pass the fishing exam.

    Youth fishing licence:

    Young people can only acquire a youth fishing licence for which they must have passed a youth fishing examination. The youth fishing licence only authorises you to fish for peaceful fish.

    Peace fishing licence:

    People who only want to fish for peaceful fish have the option of acquiring a peaceful fishing licence. For this, a peaceful fishing licence test must be passed.

    Special fishing licence:

    Persons who are unable to take a fishing examination appropriate to their age due to a disability have the option of acquiring a special fishing licence. However, the special fishing licence only entitles the holder to fish for peaceful fish when accompanied by a person of legal age who holds a fishing licence.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Certificate of passed examination
    • where applicable, recognition by the higher fisheries authority
    • where applicable, proof of training as a professional fisherman
    • Written declaration in accordance with Annex 4 of the AB-FischG
    • Passport photo (not older than 1 year)
    • where applicable, the applicant’s most recent fishing licence

    Further information on the documents required in each individual case can be obtained from the relevant local fisheries authority.

  • What fees are incurred?

    In addition, the State of Saxony-Anhalt levies a fisheries levy to fund measures relating to fisheries conservation, the protection of fish species, fisheries research and special fisheries management measures:

    • Fishing licences and non-predatory fish licences for 1–5 years: €6.00 per year
    • Youth fishing licences and special fishing licences: €1.00 per year
    • Lifetime fishing licence: €125.00

    Fee: €10.00
    Advance payment: No
    Fishing licences and non-predatory fishing licences valid for 1–4 years

    Fee: €40.00
    Advance payment: No
    Fishing licences and non-predatory fish licences valid for 5 years

    Fee: €150.00
    Advance payment: No
    Lifetime fishing licences and non-predatory fishing licences

    Fee: €4.00
    Advance payment: No
    Annual fishing licences and non-predatory fish licences for young people aged 14 to 18

    Fee: €65.00
    Advance payment: No
    Lifetime special fishing licences

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    All types of fishing licences are issued for a period of 1 to 5 years or for life.

    Validity period: 1–5 years

  • Legal basis

  • What else should I know?

    To fish in the relevant waters, you will also need a fishing licence, which you can obtain from local fishing clubs or associations, or from professional fishermen and fisherwomen.

  • Short text

    • Anyone wishing to fish in Saxony-Anhalt must hold a fishing licence.
    • In addition, a fishing permit (fishing licence) must be obtained from the owner or leaseholder of the water body.

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