Apply for a fishing license

Prerequisites

• 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

Documents required

• 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

Please note

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).

Deadlines

The fishing license is usually issued for life.

Procedure

• 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.

Processing time

right away

Fees

First and replacement issue: 15.00 EUR


New issue upon reaching the age of 18: 10.00 EUR

Legal remedies

suit

Legal basis

Hamburg Fisheries and Angling Act (HmbFAnG)

https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-FischGHA2019FRAME


Order on responsibilities in the field of fisheries and the fishing industry (FischZustAnO)

https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-FischZustAnOHA2019 frame