dasmagnus Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi, getting a german fishing licence sounds over complicated. I am here for a year and want to do some serious carping but from what I have discovered so far I need to go on a course ( 160 Euros ), buy books, and take an exam! Is it really this difficult to obtain one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHutson Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangemilky Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 That's the way it should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Strange one that, is there a historical reason for this? Truth be told you don't need a rod licence to fish in the UK, they are going the same way as the TV licence, the reason being the EA officers have no rights over the individual going about their lawful pass times. A bit hippyish I know, but I really don't like the EA, they should go dredge a river or something. Edited April 7, 2014 by Carpbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Before anyone moans, there is a pool in Coventry city centre, it's not even meant to be fished anymoore as the council don't want the hassle of it, a number of years ago, the Fair put all their gold fish in the pool as they could no longer give them as prizes. Now a number of years later there is a nice stock of wild looking fish in there, every summer the banks are packed with people fishing, fair enough, we have always fished that pool as kids. Others have BBQs on the bank, guess what they cook? Just don't expect to see a EA officer any where near the park, same for the canal. Gimmie otters any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHutson Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Germany has some strange fishing rules i.e. no maggot farms in Germany, most come in from Poland, only white maggots or pinkies, no dyes. Bivvies allowed but only with no ground sheet as if you have a ground sheet, your not fishing but camping!, no isotopes ( radio active), maximum of two rods, keepnets minimum of 3,5 metres long, which I think is a good rule and the best one is by law all hooked fish must be killed unless it is undersize, reason being from the Green Party is that the fish feel pain unless undersize in which case they don´t and hitting them over the head does not either!! saying that there is a growing trend especially among younger anglers to catch and release, much better than seeing a 40lb carp being cracked over the head. there are some really nice small and large waters in Germany most controlled by angling clubs of which you can become a memberand some issue day or season tickets and the majority are underfished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Saying that I will still buy a two week licence at some time this year, the Mrs is going with me to Dog lane this year, not much of a break if I have to get bolshe with a EA officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galwin Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Hi all yes it can be difficult to obtain a German license, but there are a few ways that may help. 1) Are you active US Military or contracted worker, ie a ID Card holder with logistic support? If so check the Local MWR on your base and you can get a basic license for up to 3 years after taking a basic week long course of like 4 or 5 days. 2) If not and simply here as a tourist, check the local rathause or local city hall and ask them about a basic visitors fishing permit, which can be in some locals up to 6 months if here on a visitors visa or such. They may ask if you hold a internaiotnal or fishing license form a different country so if oyu have one best to take it along just ot be safe as they simply want ot confirm that you have a basic angeling knowledge before giving you a temp license. if oyu have a friend in the area who has a regular german license they cna go and vouch for you as a visiting angler and may help make the process less problematic. I do this once a year for friends coming out of ireland and England when we do our annualo germany 2 weeks fishing trips. Yes there is historical reasons for the fishing requirements. And if you think the fishing license is hard try the hunting license LOL. I have both life time fishing and hunting license from Bayern Germany which is considered one of the toughest regions to get them from and it was a shock to my system as well when I first got here and went to go fishing. Basic fishing laws and why. Originally Germany was broken into small kingdoms and only the royalty could hunt or fish unless you were like a gorunds keeper or a beater which gave oyu certain special priviladges or special permisisons. As time went on these formulated into special clubs if you will. Once the entire monarchy system was demolished by the end of WWII, they needed a new way to establish fishing laws and rules, the same for Hunting as well. So the basic scholastic format was developed with permits requirements. There is no Open water in germany, someone or some city owns the water and all items in it. As such why the need for water or daily fishing permits, if you are not part of one of the fishing clubs which monitor and have fishing rights to specific waters for that club. Fishing clubs can be expüensive items just on their own with memebrship fees, and registration processing, I have seen some that require upü to 500 Euro just to register with the club so be careful if going into a club about monthly memberhisps, required times to be on the water for cleaning and upkeep and such. Baits and Fishing seasons: The green movement really put a hamper on fishing and hunting as well as Germany does not have the concept of trophy or Sports fishing. Hunting in germany as well as fishing is more oriented towards livestock management that trophy hunting. So a hunter gets more points if they take down say a deer with deformed antlers than one who gets a perfect 12 point buck at any hunting gathering. Actually the guy who shot the perfect specimen may face fines or at the least be shunned by fellow hunters unless he had gotten special permissions form the Waldmiester first. Yes you can shoot good stock but this is usually again based on the local populaiton, the need to cull that populaiton and the available male to female ratios at any given time. This same principle is in effect for fishing as well. So a much more green or wildlife mamagement concept and as such why the reasons for classes to cover species, seasons, local and regional laws and such. Also fishing with certain baits is prohibited. Any bait can not be fished if it is live and has a vertebra as it is considered causing undue pain to the animal and yes this includes Minnows and the like. I almost failed my class test because I placed down Crickets as a viable live bait, instead of the expected earth worm reply. I had to bring in a photo of the cricket neural system to show my instructor that they like worms, had gangleon and not a vertebra nervious system. I then was passed. So the classes are required partially due to developed customs, to insure the individual has a full understanding of the laws, regulaitons, seasons, and such for the different fish species, as well as knows the required legal avenues for obtaining use of water rights, AND if needed as the land may be owned by a different person than the water rights, what is needed to get permissions to be on the land while fishing the water. It can seen confusing for those of us who come form contries where you simply walk up to a house and knock asking "hey can I fish your pond", or simply stop at the local river and dorp in a line for the evening. but as with all conutries there are reasons and history behind why each country does things the way that they do and us as fishermen have to show our respect for such traditoins and laws by adhearing to them no matter how insane they may seem to us. Where are you located in germany anyway? I am down near the Ansbach Bayern region, if close by I will do what I can to assist you if wished. I will be gone July 4th through 19th fishing in france, then back for 4 days then off fishing in the netherlands for a week, then back until August 14th when I am off to the RSI Star Citizen gaming party in Colonge for the weekend. After that or inbeteeen those trips you can easily reach me via my gaming groups Teamspeak 3 server. Most updated TS3 log in info is here for anyone who wishes to grab me via voice comms. Since the password changes it is best you check here first for current info. : http://starcitizen-spams.weebly.com/contact.html Login and check for Avalean, Voidrunner or Dark Uncle, those are usually my call signs when in TS3. If not able then PM me here and we can exchange SKYPE info privately. Galwin Edited July 3, 2014 by Galwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 10/03/2010 at 23:15, dasmagnus said: Hi, getting a german fishing licence sounds over complicated. I am here for a year and want to do some serious carping but from what I have discovered so far I need to go on a course ( 160 Euros ), buy books, and take an exam! Is it really this difficult to obtain one? Hey, well that is actually NOT true! Except of the federal state Bremen and Hamburg, foreigners can obtain a fishing rod licence without passing an exam. Again the regulations of the specific federal state differ in details. Some federal states require no fishing rod licence at all, whereas require a fishing rod licence for foreigners. Some federal states issue a German fishing rod licence without a proof of competence. However, many federal states require a proof of competence in the form of a membership of a foreign angling association or a foreign fishing rod licence. The validity of the issued fishing rod licence for foreigners depends on the regulations of the specific federal state and is between 28 days up to 1 year. Find all information here: http://fishinglicence.eu/germany Hope this helps! Cheers, Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianain Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks for the info Seb, and welcome to the forum Hmmm, how long until .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galwin Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Fishing season is well upon us if anyone wishes to fish venues in the Bayern / Bavarian regions of germany pop me a line. I also go for a week each year to Northern Denmark to fish for off shore Cod. I usually do this in the June / July time frame due ot weather conditions, these trips require reservations for the ship, crew and lodging, so get with me ASAP for the 2018 season if interested. Took one over 95CM this year, average size is 50cm to 100cm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galwin Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Got my personal best for Pike as well this season. And the mirror, grass and other carp species are biting well now. Best way to reach me to make fishing plans is either via here or my TS3 server: originaldu.mainvoice.info:8048 "Look for Sarath" Edited May 30, 2017 by Galwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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