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Fishing License & Exam 2026
English fact sheet — the full dossier is available on the German page.
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At a glance
- Exam / course
- Exam mandatory (40 questions, 30 correct, max. 4 errors per subject, 2 h); no mandatory course, self-study common
- Exam fee
- €71.40 (reduced €52.90) + €6.20 certificate; only 2 dates per year (April/October)
- Guest card
- Yes, no prerequisites: 4 weeks, district-bound (price varies, often included in permit)
- Annual costs
- Card levy €29/year (50% reduction for minors and others)
- Minimum age
- Exam from 14; under 14 accompanied fishing
- German fishing license
- Recognition procedure at the district authority for the regular card
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Good to know
Only 2 exam dates per year with early deadlines – plan ahead
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Official sources & associations
Other states
All information without guarantee — compiled from official state sources and associations, as of July 2026. The state fishing laws and the responsible authorities are authoritative.
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