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Fishing in Poland

Polski Związek Wędkarski (PZW) · pzw.org.pl

Plan your trip with up-to-date fishing rules in Poland, where to buy a Poland fishing license, common fish species (Pike, Zander, Brown trout, Perch), closed seasons and key waters. All info is sourced from Polski Związek Wędkarski (PZW).

Poland fishing guide — license, rules and species

Licenses & permits

Where to buy

  • PZW membership + fishing cardPolish Angling Association · PLN 100–200/year
  • Water permit (district)Local PZW district office · PLN 30–100/year
  • Tourist permit (no exam)PZW offices · PLN 50–100
  • No license neededSea fishing from shore · Free

Species-specific rules

SpeciesWaterMin sizeBag limitClosed seasonNotes
Pike50 cm2/dayJan 1 – Apr 30
Zander50 cm2/dayMar 1 – May 31
Trout30 cm3/daySept 1 – Jan 31
Carp30 cm3/day
Catfish70 cm1/dayJan 1 – May 31
Eel50 cm2/day

Common species in Poland

EnglishPolskaScientificFAOMin sizeClosed seasonMethodsKey waters
PikeSzczupakEsox lucius
FPI
50 cmJan 1–Apr 30Masurian lakes, rivers
ZanderSandaczSander lucioperca
FPP
50 cmMar 1–May 31Masurian lakes, Vistula
Brown troutPstrąg potokowySalmo trutta fario
TRS
30 cmSep 1–Jan 31Mountain streams, Tatra
PerchOkońPerca fluviatilis
FPE
All lakes
Common carpKarpCyprinus carpio
CYP
30 cmSilesian ponds, lakes
Wels catfishSumSilurus glanis
SOM
70 cmJan 1–May 31Vistula, Oder, lakes
European eelWęgorzAnguilla anguilla
ELE
50 cmRivers, lakes
AspBoleńLeuciscus aspius40 cmVistula, large rivers
TenchLinTinca tinca
TEN
25 cmLakes, ponds
GraylingLipieńThymallus thymallus30 cmMar 1–May 31Mountain rivers
Atlantic salmonŁosośSalmo salar
SAL
35 cmOct 1–Dec 31Pomeranian rivers
Sea troutTroć wędrownaSalmo trutta (sea-run)
TRS
35 cmOct 1–Dec 31Baltic rivers

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Poland

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Disclaimer: regulations vary by region and change frequently. Always verify with the official source before fishing.