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Fishing in
Poland 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Poland51.92°, 19.15°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- At the Polish Anglers Association (PZW) or online. Additionally, local water maps.
- Cost
- PZW annual card: From 100 PLN (~25 EUR). Tourist card: From 30 PLN (~7 EUR)/day.
- Validity
- Day, week or annual cards
- Available online?
- Yes
Poland has a well-organized system through the PZW (Polski Zwiazek Wedkarski). The basic license provides access to many waters. Some premium waters require additional licenses. The Masurian Lake District is a paradise for predator anglers!
Buy fishing license for Poland online
Official authority website
Book fishing tours in Poland
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Pike: January-April. Zander: March-May. Catfish: January-May. Trout: September-January.
- Catch limits
- Pike: 2/day, minimum size 50 cm. Zander: 2/day, 50 cm. Catfish: 1/day, 70 cm.
- Prohibited methods
- Live baitfish often prohibited. Night fishing restricted at many waters.
- Catch & Release
- Increasingly common. Mandatory for certain species at some waters.
Poland offers excellent predator fishing at affordable prices. The Masurian Lake District has over 2,000 lakes!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Masurische Lake District (Śniardwy, Mamry): Hecht, Zander, Barsch
- —Oder near Słubice/Kostrzyn: Wels, Zander, Rapfen
- —Weichsel near Warschau/Toruń: Zander, Wels, Barbe
- —Dunajec & San (Karpaten): Huchen, Trout, Äsche (Fly fishing)
- —Baltic Sea coast (Kolberg, Leba): Dorsch, Seaforelle, Lachs
- —Zegrze-Reservoir: Zander, Barsch, Wels
Freshwater
9,300 lakes! Masurian Lake District, large rivers (Oder, Vistula), mountain streams in the Carpathians.
Saltwater
Baltic Sea coast: Cod, sea trout, flatfish. Less developed than Scandinavia.
Starting from250 EUR / day
Best season: Pike/Zander: May-December. Catfish: June-September. Trout: April-September.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Good fishing shops in all cities. Affordable equipment can be purchased locally.
- Fishing guides
- Masuria guide: 100-200 EUR/day incl. boat. Catfish guides on the Oder: 150-250 EUR/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Warsaw or Gdansk. Rental car recommended. Good highways, slower in rural areas.
- Safety
- Very safe country. Mosquitoes at lakes in summer. Ice fishing: Check ice thickness!
- Customs & taking fish home
- EU member: No restrictions on fishing equipment.
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Cost Overview
License fees
7 EUR/day or 25 EUR/year (PZW) + local water maps from 5 EUR.
Guide prices
100-250 EUR/day incl. boat and equipment.
Daily budget
Budget: 30-60 EUR (very affordable country!). Comfort: 100-200 EUR (guide, guesthouse).
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