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Apply for an Alster boat fishing license

If you want to fish from your boat on the Alster, you need a permit.

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Apply for an Alster boat fishing permit

Detailed description

If you want to fish from a boat in the waters of the Alster, you need a permit. You must apply for it at the relevant authority. The permit will be issued in the form of a fishing license. The permit may be subject to certain conditions.



The Alster boat fishing license allows you to fish on the Alster between the Hasenberg Bridge and the Reesendamm Bridge, as well as on the navigable tributaries of the Alster. Excluded from this are the Stadtparksee and the section of the Goldbek and Barmbek canals located within the Stadtpark grounds.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You are in possession of a valid fishing license.

Documents required

  • double-sided copy of identity card
  • Copy of valid fishing license.

Please note

  • 120 Alster boat fishing licenses are issued each year.
  • During the months of July and August you are not allowed to fish in the waters of the Alster.
  • When fishing, you must have the following documents with you and show them to the inspectors upon request:
    • Boat fishing license,
    • fishing license,
    • Fishing fee certificate
    • Identity card or passport
  • You are not allowed to fish from a belly boat.

Deadlines

You can apply for an Alster boat fishing license from January 1st of each year.

Procedure

  • You submit your informal application via the provided online service, by email, in writing by letter or in person.
  • If you do not submit your application via the online service, please provide at least the following information:
    • First and Last Name
    • postal address
    • Telephone number
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
  • If you pass the exam, you will receive written permission.

Processing time

For online application: Immediately


For written or personal applications: Up to one week

Fees

25.50 EUR


If you apply for the Alster boat fishing card via the online service, the amount will be collected by direct debit.

Legal remedies

No

Legal basis

Section 42, paragraph 1, item 2 of the Port Traffic Regulations


https://www.hamburg-port-authority.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Hafenverkehrsordnung_Stand_August_2019.pdf


Section 57 paragraph 1 of the Maritime Navigation Routes Regulations (SeeSchStrO)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/seeschstro_1971/__57.html

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Last updated: 06.02.2026