Fischereischein Ausstellung

• Identity card or passport with confirmation of registration
• Passport photo
• Proof of passing the sport fishing exam
• When issuing a replacement or new license, additionally: existing fishing license

• You apply for the fishing license at your main residence or at the main residence of the person for whom you are applying for the fishing license
• You, or the person for whom you are applying for the fishing license, have passed the fishing license exam
• You are of legal age or
• the minor for whom you are applying for a fishing license as a legal representative is at least 12 years old

• You appear in person at the responsible office and present the necessary documents.
• The responsible authority will check your documents and, if all requirements are met, will issue a fishing license.
• You sign the fishing license.
• You pay the fee for the fishing license and the fishing tax.
• The fishing license will be issued to you.

Persons who are not yet 15 years old may fish with a hand rod without a fishing license, provided they are supervised by an adult with a valid fishing license.

If the fishing license is issued to a minor, the fishing license must be renewed after the minor turns 18.

Fishing licenses for people without residence in Germany (tourists) and professional fishermen are issued by the Authority for the Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture (BUKEA). (see Forms, Services & Links)

Fishing licenses from other German federal states, for which an exam is required, are recognized in Hamburg.

Information about waters approved for fishing is provided by the Hamburg Fishing Association (see Forms, Services & Links).

• Anyone who wants to fish or angling needs a fishing license
• Fishing license must be applied for
• You must always have your fishing license with you when fishing or angling and present it together with an identification document and proof of payment of the fishing fee