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Fishing License and Fishing Exam

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Anyone who wants to fish in Germany generally needs a valid fishing license. This license certifies that the holder has the required knowledge in the areas of ichthyology, animal welfare, water bodies and fishing equipment, as well as the relevant legal principles.


In the Fulda district, the next exam will take place on November 3, 2026. More information will follow in due course.

Note: The fishing exam on November 3, 2026, is already fully booked. However, you can still register via the waitlist. New exam dates are not expected to be announced until the end of the first half of 2027.

  • Service description

    To obtain your first fishing license, you are generally required to pass a fishing exam. In this exam, you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of fish species, the conservation of fish stocks and the maintenance of fishing waters, fishing gear and its use, the handling of caught fish, and the regulations governing fishing, animal welfare, and nature conservation. You can find the application for admission to the fishing exam under “Applications/Forms.”

  • Prerequisites

    Admission to the fishing exam is contingent upon participation in a preparatory course. Unfortunately, no courses are currently being offered in the Fulda district. You have the option of taking an online course. For more information, please contact the Hessian Anglers’ Association (Verband Hessischer Fischer e. V.).


    Fishing License Exam Dates: In the Fulda district, the next exam will take place on November 3, 2026.

  • What documents are required?

    • Application for Admission to the Fishing Exam

    • Consent Form for Legal Guardians (for Minors Under 18)

    • Certificate of Participation in a Preparatory Course

    • For online training: additional proof of the practical training day

    • Current Certificate of Good Conduct for submission to a government agency (for applicants aged 14 and older)


    Preparatory Course

    Admission to the fishing exam is contingent upon participation in a preparatory course. Unfortunately, no courses are currently being offered in the Fulda district. You have the option of taking an online course. For more information, please contact the Hessian Anglers’ Association (Verband Hessischer Fischer e. V.).

  • Applications / Forms


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