Bavaria - Close Seasons
9/8/2025
Find out which fish have close seasons and when you can fish for them.
Close Seasons
Currently Allowed Fish
These fish species are currently allowed to be fished in Bavaria.
- European Eel(50 cm)
- Chub
- Grayling(35 cm)
- Brown Trout(26 cm)
- Brook Trout
- Barbel(40 cm)
- Bream
- Eurasian Minnow
- European Perch
- Prussian Carp
- Gudgeon
- Silver Bream
- Dace
- Pike(50 cm)
- Huchen(90 cm)
- Common Carp(35 cm)
- Ruffe
- Bleak
- Maraena Whitefish
- Sunbleak
- European Bullhead
- Common Nase(30 cm)
- Ide(30 cm)
- Rainbow Trout(26 cm)
- European Whitefish(30 cm)
- Roach
- Rudd
- Burbot(40 cm)
- Asp(40 cm)
- Tench(26 cm)
- Stone Loach
- Lake Trout(60 cm)
- Arctic Char(30 cm)
- Three-spined Stickleback
- Wels Catfish
- Zander (Pike-perch)(50 cm)
- Vimba
- Noble Crayfish (male)(12 cm)
- Noble Crayfish (female)(12 cm)
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What are Close Seasons?
Close seasons are specific periods during the year when fishing for certain species is prohibited. These restrictions are typically in place to protect fish during their spawning periods, allowing populations to reproduce and maintain healthy numbers.
Why are Close Seasons Important?
Close seasons are crucial for sustainable fisheries management. They help protect fish during vulnerable life stages, particularly during spawning. This ensures the long-term health of fish populations and the ecosystems they inhabit.
What are the Penalties for Fishing During Close Seasons?
Penalties for fishing during close seasons can include fines, confiscation of fishing equipment, loss of fishing licenses, and in severe cases, criminal charges. The exact penalties vary by region and the severity of the violation.
Fish-Specific FAQs
When is the close season for European Eel?
The close season for European Eel is from October 1 to December 31. During this period, fishing for European Eel is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for European Eel is 50 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Grayling?
The close season for Grayling is from January 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Grayling is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Grayling is 35 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Brown Trout?
The close season for Brown Trout is from October 1 to March 15. During this period, fishing for Brown Trout is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Brown Trout is 26 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Barbel?
The close season for Barbel is from May 1 to June 30. During this period, fishing for Barbel is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Barbel is 40 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Eurasian Minnow?
The close season for Eurasian Minnow is from May 1 to June 30. During this period, fishing for Eurasian Minnow is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
When is the close season for Dace?
The close season for Dace is from March 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Dace is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
When is the close season for Pike?
The close season for Pike is from February 15 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Pike is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Pike is 50 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Huchen?
The close season for Huchen is from February 15 to June 30. During this period, fishing for Huchen is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Huchen is 90 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Maraena Whitefish?
The close season for Maraena Whitefish is from May 1 to June 30. During this period, fishing for Maraena Whitefish is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
When is the close season for European Bullhead?
The close season for European Bullhead is from February 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for European Bullhead is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
When is the close season for Common Nase?
The close season for Common Nase is from March 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Common Nase is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Common Nase is 30 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Ide?
The close season for Ide is from March 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Ide is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Ide is 30 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Rainbow Trout?
The close season for Rainbow Trout is from December 15 to March 15. During this period, fishing for Rainbow Trout is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Rainbow Trout is 26 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for European Whitefish?
The close season for European Whitefish is from October 15 to December 31. During this period, fishing for European Whitefish is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for European Whitefish is 30 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Asp?
The close season for Asp is from March 1 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Asp is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Asp is 40 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Tench?
The close season for Tench is from May 1 to June 30. During this period, fishing for Tench is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Tench is 26 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Lake Trout?
The close season for Lake Trout is from October 1 to March 15. During this period, fishing for Lake Trout is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Lake Trout is 60 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Arctic Char?
The close season for Arctic Char is from October 1 to December 31. During this period, fishing for Arctic Char is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Arctic Char is 30 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Zander (Pike-perch)?
The close season for Zander (Pike-perch) is from February 15 to April 30. During this period, fishing for Zander (Pike-perch) is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Zander (Pike-perch) is 50 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.
When is the close season for Noble Crayfish (female)?
The close season for Noble Crayfish (female) is from October 1 to July 31. During this period, fishing for Noble Crayfish (female) is prohibited to protect the species during its spawning period.
The minimum size requirement for Noble Crayfish (female) is 12 cm. Fish smaller than this must be released back into the water if caught.