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Closed seasons and minimum sizes in North Rhine-Westphalia

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

Protected all year: Atlantic salmon, Burbot, Sea trout

Inland waters

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Sources

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in North Rhine-Westphalia?

minimum size 45 cm · closed season 15.02. to 30.04.. Source: § 2 Nr. 6 LFischVO; § 3 LFischVO.

What applies to zander in North Rhine-Westphalia?

minimum size 40 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.. Source: § 2 Nr. 4 LFischVO; § 3 LFischVO.

What applies to brown trout in North Rhine-Westphalia?

minimum size 25 cm · closed season 20.10. to 15.03.. Source: § 2 Nr. 1 LFischVO; § 3 LFischVO.

Which fish are protected all year in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Atlantic salmon, Burbot, Sea trout.

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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