Guide

Closed seasons and minimum sizes in Thuringia

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

Protected all year: Asp, Atlantic salmon, Common nase, Ide, Sea trout, Vimba bream

Inland waters

Asp protected all year§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Atlantic salmon protected all year§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Barbel minimum size 40 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.08.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Brown trout minimum size 30 cm · closed season 01.10. to 31.03.Bachforelle (Salmo trutta forma fario) eigene Zeile. Hälterung von Salmoniden im Setzkescher verboten (§ 24 Abs. 2).§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Burbot minimum size 30 cm · closed season 01.11. to 31.03.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Chub minimum size 20 cm§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Common carp minimum size 35 cm§ 1 gilt nicht für Fische aus Aquakulturanlagen, Hältern oder Teichen (§ 2 Abs. 3).§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Common dace minimum size 20 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Common nase protected all year§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Crucian carp minimum size 15 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
European eel minimum size 50 cm · closed season 01.11. to 28.02.Mit der Handangel höchstens zwei Aale je Fangtag (§ 3 Abs. 6). Text nennt 28. Februar als Ende, auch in Schaltjahren.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO; § 3 Abs. 6
Grayling minimum size 35 cm · closed season 01.02. to 31.05.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Ide protected all year§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Northern pike minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 30.04.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Rudd minimum size 15 cm§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Sea trout protected all yearIn der Tabelle als Meerforelle (Salmo trutta), getrennt von der Bachforelle.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Tench minimum size 25 cm§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Vimba bream protected all year§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Wels catfish minimum size 50 cm§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO
Zander minimum size 45 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.§ 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO

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Sources

Ausführungsverordnung zum Thüringer Fischereigesetz (ThürFischAVO) vom 11. August 2020GVBl. 2020 S. 457, gültig ab 25.09.2020; letzte berücksichtigte Änderung: Artikel 55 des Gesetzes vom 2. Juli 2024 (GVBl. S. 277, 292); § 1 unverändert seit 25.09.2020; laut Portal zum 11.10.2026 aktuellste Gesamtausgabe. Retrieved 2026-10-11

Quick questions

What applies to northern pike in Thuringia?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 15.02. to 30.04.. Source: § 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO.

What applies to zander in Thuringia?

minimum size 45 cm · closed season 01.04. to 31.05.. Source: § 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO.

What applies to european eel in Thuringia?

minimum size 50 cm · closed season 01.11. to 28.02.. Source: § 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO; § 3 Abs. 6.

What applies to brown trout in Thuringia?

minimum size 30 cm · closed season 01.10. to 31.03.. Source: § 1 Abs. 1 ThürFischAVO.

Which fish are protected all year in Thuringia?

Asp, Atlantic salmon, Common nase, Ide, Sea trout, 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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