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Sauer/Sure
Trout and Grayling in the border area with Germany
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Luxembourg.
Fishing in Luxembourg 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Dec
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Annual fishing license: 15 EUR. Waters card: From 10 EUR/day at local clubs.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Online at the Ministry for the Environment or at the FLPS (Federation Luxembourgeoise de Peche Sportive).
- Cost
- Annual fishing license: 15 EUR. Waters card: From 10 EUR/day at local clubs.
- Validity
- Annual license (calendar year) + waters cards
- Available online?
- Yes
Luxembourg is small but fine! The state fishing license (Permis de Peche) is cheap and quick to obtain — no exam for tourists! The Sauer (border river with Germany) and the Moselle offer good fishing.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Trout: April-September. Predatory fish: June-December. Possible all year.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Upper Sauer Reservoir
PikePerch and Pike-perchlargest reservoir
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Mosel
Pike-perchPike and coarse fish in the border river
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Our
Natural river with good Trout population
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Echternach Lake
CarpTench and Pikevery popular with anglers
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Grayling
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Trout: October-March. Pike: February-May. Grayling: March-May.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Trout: 5/day. Pike: 2/day. Grayling: 3/day. Observe minimum sizes.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Live baitfish prohibited. Night fishing restricted.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Allowed and increasingly common.
What does it cost?
15 €
License
Fishing license: 15 EUR/year. Waters card: 10-20 EUR/day. Very cheap!
100-200 €
Guide per day
100-200 EUR/day.
30-50 €
Daily budget
Budget: 30-50 EUR. Comfort: 100-200 EUR.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Luxembourg49.82°, 6.13°
🎣 Live catches in luxemburg
5 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · luxemburg
Based on: 5 verified catches
NOW 0% · 10:00
03:00
100%
Sunrise
06:00
100%
Sunrise
09:00
100%
Morning
Catch statistics
Top catch species
Barbel
1 · 20%
Carp
1 · 20%
Pike
1 · 20%
Pike-perch
1 · 20%
Grayling
1 · 20%
Best conditions
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1014
1022+
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Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Online at the Ministry for the Environment or at the FLPS (Federation Luxembourgeoise de Peche Sportive). — Luxembourg is small but fine! The state fishing license (Permis de Peche) is cheap and quick to obtain — no exam for tourists! The Sauer (border river with Germany) and the Moselle offer good fishing.
Rules in detail
Small but surprisingly versatile! The Sauer has good stocks of trout and grayling. The Moselle offers zander and pike.
Freshwater
Sauer, Moselle, Our and Upper Sauer Reservoir. Small country, all waters close together.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked).
Equipment
Tackle shops in Luxembourg City and Echternach. Also in DE/FR near the border.
Guides
Few specialized guides. FLPS can arrange. From 100-200 EUR/day.
Getting there
Flight to Luxembourg. Public transport FREE throughout the country! Rental car optional.
Safety
Very safe country. No particular risks.
Customs & fish export
EU member: No restrictions.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 27, 2026
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