Fishing

The fishing examination entitles the holder to obtain a fishing licence. This can be taken from the age of 13. Before taking the fishing examination, each candidate must take part in a preparatory course for the fishing examination (compulsory course) comprising at least 30 hours of instruction. You will receive a course overview on this website within the registration period. The fishing examination consists of a written and an oral examination.

The youth fishing examination entitles the holder to acquire a youth fishing licence. This licence is only issued up to the age of 18 and only entitles the holder to fish peacefully. The youth fishing examination is an oral examination. Persons who have reached the age of 7 but not yet the age of 17 can take the youth fishing examination.

The non-predatory fish fishing exam entitles you to obtain a non-predatory fish fishing licence. This can be issued from the age of 14 and only entitles you to fish for non-predatory fish. The non-predatory fish fishing exam consists of an oral exam. Persons who have reached the age of 13 can take the non-predatory fish fishing exam.

The examination for young anglers and peaceful fishers is conducted by the member clubs of the Landesanglerverband Sachsen-Anhalt e. V. im VDSF e. V. and their legal successors, to whom the upper fishing authority has transferred the organisation of courses to prepare for the fishing examination in accordance with § 15 b FischPrüfO. Further information can be obtained from the fishing authority of the Salzland district.

• Fishing licence examination (from the age of 18): EUR 60.00
• Fishing licence examination (up to the age of 18): EUR 30.00
• Youth fishing licence examination: €25.00
• Non-predatory fishing licence (from the age of 18): EUR 55.00
• Non-predatory fishing licence (up to the age of 18): €25.00

The Salzlandkreis fishing examinations usually take place in spring and autumn and are announced in good time. Registration is then possible online on this website.

The dates for the entire federal state can be found on the website of the >>state administration (under the heading Dates).

The examination dates for youth and peaceful fishing examinations are set by the respective member clubs themselves and must be publicised at least two months in advance.

Applications for admission to the youth and peaceful fishing examination must be submitted to the respective member clubs no later than 4 weeks before the examination date.

The fishing examination must be carried out at least once a year by the fishing authority. This examination date is also publicised by the Salzland district fishing authority two months in advance.

You can register for the fishing examination online on this page. During the registration period, you will find an online registration form and the required attachments (overview of courses and information sheet).

Furthermore, you can visit the website www.fischerprüfung.sachsen-anhalt.de to find out about the dates of the youth fishing, non-predatory fishing and fishing examinations. In addition to the compulsory course, you can also simulate a fishing examination to prepare for the fishing examination.

Issue of a fishing licence

• Certificate of successful completion of the fishing examination
• 1 passport photo

Renewal of a fishing licence

• previous fishing licence
• 1 passport photo if there is no longer a free renewal field in the fishing licence

Issue of a fishing licence for life

• Certificate of having passed the fishing examination or the previous fishing licence
• 1 passport photo

Fishing licence and peaceful fishing licence (from the age of 18)

• 1 year: £16.00
• 2 years: £32.00
• 3 years: £48.00
• 4 years: £64.00
• 5 years: £70.00

Fishing licence and peaceful fishing licence (from the age of 14 to the age of 18)

• 1 year: £10.00
• 2 years: £20.00
• 3 years: £30.00
• 4 years: £40.00
• 5 years: EUR 50.00

Lifetime fishing licence: €275.00

Annual youth fishing licence: EUR 5.00