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Closed seasons and minimum sizes in Saxony

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

Protected all year: Vimba bream

Inland waters

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

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Sources

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in Saxony?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 01.02. to 30.04.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage Nr. 19 SächsFischVO; § 4 Abs. 5.

What applies to zander in Saxony?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 01.02. to 31.05.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage Nr. 44 SächsFischVO; § 4 Abs. 5.

What applies to european eel in Saxony?

minimum size 50 cm. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage Nr. 1 SächsFischVO.

What applies to brown trout in Saxony?

minimum size 28 cm · closed season 01.10. to 30.04.. Source: § 2 Abs. 1 i. V. m. Anlage Nr. 6 SächsFischVO.

Which fish are protected all year in Saxony?

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].

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