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Closed seasons and minimum sizes in Brandenburg

All minimum sizes and closed seasons for anglers in Brandenburg, by species with the section and a link to the regulation.

Protected all year: Common nase, European smelt, Gudgeon, Vimba bream

Inland waters

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Sources

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in Brandenburg?

minimum size 45 cm · closed season 01.02. to 31.03.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage BbgFischO.

What applies to zander in Brandenburg?

minimum size 45 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage BbgFischO.

What applies to european eel in Brandenburg?

minimum size 50 cm. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage; § 2a Abs. 6 BbgFischO.

What applies to brown trout in Brandenburg?

minimum size 30 cm · closed season 16.10. to 15.04.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage BbgFischO.

Which fish are protected all year in Brandenburg?

Common nase, European smelt, Gudgeon, Vimba bream.

Do these rules also apply at my club water?

Yes, the state rules apply everywhere. The water rules or your permit can be stricter on top, for example higher minimum sizes or catch limits.

Not legal advice. The linked regulation text is what counts. Local water rules, management plans, club rules and orders can be stricter. Found a mistake? Write to [email protected].

Other German states

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