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Closed seasons and minimum sizes in Lower Saxony

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

Inland waters

Coastal waters

EU law on the coast (2026)

Applies on top in the North Sea and Baltic. The EU sets these rules every year.

With an account, your catch log checks every catch: undersized, too big or in the closed season? Pescaday warns you before you share anything.

Catch log with rule check

Sources

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in Lower Saxony?

minimum size 40 cm · closed season 01.02. to 15.04.. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 BiFischO; § 4 Abs. 1 BiFischO.

What applies to zander in Lower Saxony?

minimum size 35 cm · closed season 15.03. to 30.04.. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 BiFischO; § 4 Abs. 1 BiFischO.

What applies to european eel in Lower Saxony?

minimum size 35 cm. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 BiFischO; § 3 Abs. 2 BiFischO.

What applies to brown trout in Lower Saxony?

minimum size 25 cm · closed season 15.10. to 15.02.. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 BiFischO; § 4 Abs. 1 BiFischO.

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].

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