Guide

Closed seasons and minimum sizes in Saxony-Anhalt

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

Protected all year: Atlantic salmon, Common nase, Sea trout

Inland waters

Asp minimum size 40 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 15 FischO LSA
Atlantic salmon protected all yearFangverbot: nicht nachstellen, nicht absichtlich fangen oder töten; Beifang sofort zurücksetzen (§ 5).§ 2 Abs. 1 Nr. 9 FischO LSA
Barbel minimum size 45 cm · closed season 01.04. to 30.06.§ 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 2a, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 5 FischO LSA
Brown trout minimum size 25 cm · closed season 15.09. to 31.03. only in some watersVerordnung nennt Bachforelle (Salmo trutta f. fario) getrennt von der Meerforelle (Fangverbot). Seeforelle wird nicht genannt.§ 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 2, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 4 FischO LSA
Burbot minimum size 30 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 14 FischO LSA
Common carp minimum size 35 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 10 FischO LSA
Common nase protected all yearFangverbot: nicht nachstellen, nicht absichtlich fangen oder töten; Beifang sofort zurücksetzen (§ 5).§ 2 Abs. 1 Nr. 14 FischO LSA
European eel minimum size 50 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 FischO LSA
European whitefish minimum size 30 cmGilt für die Große Maräne (Coregonus nasus). Kleine Maräne (Coregonus albula, 12 cm) ist eigene Art und hier nicht zugeordnet.§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 7 FischO LSA
Grayling minimum size 30 cm · closed season 01.12. to 15.05.§ 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 1, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 3 FischO LSA
Northern pike minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 30.04.§ 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 3, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 9 FischO LSA
Rainbow trout minimum size 25 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 16 FischO LSA
Sea trout protected all yearFangverbot für "Meerforelle (Salmo trutta)"; Bachforelle ist gesondert geregelt (§§ 3, 4). Beifang sofort zurücksetzen (§ 5).§ 2 Abs. 1 Nr. 11 FischO LSA
Tench minimum size 25 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 17 FischO LSA
Vimba bream minimum size 30 cm§ 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 19 FischO LSA
Zander minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 31.05.§ 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 8, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 20 FischO LSA

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Sources

Fischereiordnung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (FischO LSA) vom 11. Januar 1994GVBl. LSA 1994, 16; zuletzt geändert durch § 2 der Verordnung vom 6. März 2013 (GVBl. LSA S. 110), §§ 2 bis 4 gültig ab 16.03.2013; laut Portal zum 11.10.2026 aktuellste verfügbare Gesamtausgabe. Retrieved 2026-10-11

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in Saxony-Anhalt?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 30.04.. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 3, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 9 FischO LSA.

What applies to zander in Saxony-Anhalt?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 31.05.. Source: § 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 8, § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 20 FischO LSA.

What applies to european eel in Saxony-Anhalt?

minimum size 50 cm. Source: § 4 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 FischO LSA.

Which fish are protected all year in Saxony-Anhalt?

Atlantic salmon, Common nase, 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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