Next course date – Crash course for the fishing license exam

Fishing exam in Upper Swabia, Lake Constance area, Ravensburg, Weingarten, Baienfurt, Friedrichshafen, Meckenbeuren, Wangen, Sigmaringen, Mengen, Balingen made easy with us

Next crash course date 

09/10/26 5 PM to 9 PM 

10/10/26 8 AM to 5 PM 

11/10/26 9 AM to 6:15 PM 

17/10/26 Practice at Zeller See 8 AM to 5 PM 

18/10/26 8 AM to 5 PM 

21/11/26 Exam  

We are happy to send the registration form for the fishing course by email. 

Our preparatory courses are usually booked up early, so please reserve your spot in good time!

Fishing exam in Upper Swabia, on Lake Constance and in the Ravensburg region – made easy with us

Would you like to get your fishing license in Baden-Württemberg and are looking for a suitable preparatory course for the state fishing exam? Then you have come to the right place. We regularly offer preparatory courses for the fishing exam in the Upper Swabia region and at Lake Constance.

Our fishing courses are aimed at participants from Ravensburg, Weingarten, Baienfurt, Baindt, Friedrichshafen, Meckenbeuren, Wangen, Bad Saulgau, Sigmaringen, Mengen, Aulendorf, Balingen and the wider Lake Constance region and Upper Swabia.

Important: Experience shows that our preparatory courses are booked up early. We therefore recommend reserving your course spot in good time.

Preparatory course for the fishing exam in Bad Saulgau

Anyone wishing to obtain a fishing license in Baden-Württemberg must successfully pass the state fishing exam. A corresponding preparatory course is a prerequisite for participating in the fishing exam.

In our preparatory course, we provide you with the necessary knowledge for the fishing exam in a comprehensive and practical way. The course comprises a total of 32 hours of instruction and covers the topics relevant to the fishing exam.

These topics are covered in the fishing course

• Ichthyology – identification, lifestyle, and protection of native fish species
• Equipment knowledge – rods, reels, lines, fishing tackle, and accessories
• Aquatic ecology – habitats, water management, and protection of our waters
• Law – important regulations and legal foundations regarding recreational fishing in Baden-Württemberg
• Animal welfare and catching techniques – responsible handling of fish and ethical angling

How the preparation for the fishing exam works

Our preparatory course provides you with the necessary knowledge for the state fishing exam in Baden-Württemberg step by step. In addition to teaching theoretical knowledge, we place great value on understandable explanations and practical examples from everyday fishing.

The various exam areas are covered intensively and deepened using examples and questions. This allows participants to prepare specifically for the fishing exam while simultaneously acquiring important knowledge for the subsequent handling of fish, water bodies, and fishing equipment.

The state fishing exam is taken separately after the preparatory course. We will provide course participants with timely information on the exact requirements, the exam procedure, and registration.

Experienced instructors and practical training

Our preparatory courses are led by experienced tutors commissioned by the State Fishing Association. They possess extensive expertise and convey the learning content in an understandable, clear, and practical manner.

Beyond the prescribed curriculum, there is plenty of opportunity for questions, discussions, and practical tips from everyday fishing.

Why attend a preparatory course with us?

As a specialist fishing tackle retailer and organizer of preparatory courses, we combine the theory of the fishing exam with our many years of practical experience. Our participants benefit from experienced instructors and a direct link to the sport of angling.

We not only want to help you prepare specifically for the fishing exam but also to impart the foundations for a responsible and safe start in recreational fishing.

We organize our fishing courses regularly and in cooperation with various fishing clubs, including the Bad Saulgau Fishing Club and the Aulendorf Angling Club.

For teenagers and adults

The preparatory course is aimed at teenagers aged 10 and over as well as adults who want to learn to fish, obtain their fishing license, or deepen their knowledge of fishing.

Especially for beginners, the preparatory course offers a good opportunity to thoroughly engage with ichthyology, water bodies, fishing equipment, legal regulations, and the responsible handling of fish.

Registration for the preparatory course

Since our preparatory courses are regularly booked up early, we recommend registering or reserving a course spot in good time.

We are happy to send you the registration form for the fishing course by email. Simply contact us by phone or email. We will inform you about the next available course, the dates, and all important documents for registration.

Course Director Fritz Büchelmaier
Mobile: 0171 3582 044
Email: anglermarkt-fn@gmx.de

Fishing courses in Upper Swabia and at Lake Constance

Our preparatory courses for the fishing exam are of interest to participants from a large catchment area. This includes, among others, Ravensburg, Weingarten, Baienfurt, Baindt, Friedrichshafen, Meckenbeuren, Wangen, Bad Saulgau, Aulendorf, Sigmaringen, Mengen, Balingen as well as other towns in Upper Swabia, at Lake Constance, and in the Allgäu region.

If you would like to obtain your fishing license in Baden-Württemberg, we will support you with a structured preparatory course on your way to the fishing exam.

Fishing license and angling permit

After passing the fishing exam, you can apply for the fishing license at the responsible authority. This is an important prerequisite for subsequently being able to acquire a corresponding angling permit for various bodies of water.

Different regulations and permits apply to different waters in the Ravensburg, Upper Swabia, Friedrichshafen, Wangen, Weingarten, Lake Constance, and Allgäu regions. We are also happy to provide you with information about the fishing permits and day tickets available from us.

Youth fishing license

In Baden-Württemberg, teenagers aged 7 and over have the opportunity to apply for a youth fishing license without passing the fishing exam under certain conditions. However, special regulations and restrictions apply here.

If you have questions about the youth fishing license, the fishing exam, or the requirements for fishing in Baden-Württemberg, please feel free to contact us.

Register for the next fishing course now

Would you like to get your fishing license and prepare for the fishing exam in Baden-Württemberg? Then register with us in good time. We will be happy to send you the registration form and inform you about the next available preparatory course.

Anglermarkt – Fishing courses and preparatory courses for the fishing exam in Upper Swabia and at Lake Constance.

First of all, it should be noted that different fishing permits are required for Lake Constance depending on the country and federal state. This means that, in principle, you need a fishing permit for the respective country—Austria, Switzerland, or Germany—in order to fish on Lake Constance. On the German side of Lake Constance, annual and monthly fishing permits for the Baden-Württemberg and Bavarian shores must be purchased separately. Please ensure you check which region of Lake Constance your fishing card, fishing license, or permit is valid for. In principle, only annual and monthly fishing cards for Lake Constance (excluding Bavaria) are available for the German shore. No daily permits are issued to vacationers fishing on Lake Constance (excluding Bavaria). Naturally, however, you can obtain daily permits for surrounding bodies of water from us at the Anglermarkt Baienfurt and Anglermarkt Friedrichshafen stores. When purchasing your annual Lake Constance fishing permit, a distinction is made between a shore permit for fishing on Lake Constance and a boat permit for fishing on Lake Constance. If you purchase a boat permit for Lake Constance for Baden-Württemberg, the shore permit is included, and the area of validity covers the Upper Lake (Obersee), the Überlingersee, and the entire Baden-Württemberg shoreline.

Please note that all information is provided without guarantee! Errors excepted!

Obtaining a fishing license in Baden-Württemberg is relatively easy with our crash courses. Once you have completed the mandatory hours, you will be admitted to the fishing examination. Then, you can apply for a fishing license. You must then renew this at certain intervals. We would be happy to explain how to apply for a fishing license and how to renew it by phone or at our specialist fishing tackle shops in Baienfurt and Friedrichshafen.

For further information on fishing examinations, fishing courses, crash courses, and the renewal of fishing licenses in Ravensburg, Weingarten, Baienfurt, Baindt, Oberzell, Friedrichshafen, Sigmaringen, Meckenbeuren, Oberteuringen, BW, Lindau, or any other district in Southern Germany, please contact us. We are the specialists for fishing licenses, fishing examinations, and the acquisition and renewal of fishing licenses. We can also provide information regarding the costs for the fishing examination in Ravensburg, Weingarten, Baienfurt, Schussental, Upper Swabia, Friedrichshafen, Meckenbeuren, Wangen, and Tettnang.

We can also issue day tickets for the Guggenhauser Weiher, Metzisweiler Weiher, Lausheimer Weiher, Illmensee, Ruschweiler Weiher, Eintürner Weiher, Oberer Weiher, Zeller Weiher Bad Saulgau, Lake Constance, the Zielfinger trout lake and pike-perch lake, the Zielfinger wels and carp lake, as well as the Andelshofer Weiher, the Seefelder Ache, and other bodies of water in and around Ravensburg. You can also find information on this on our website under day tickets.

Many participants from Ravensburg, Friedrichshafen, Biberach and the surrounding area have already obtained their fishing license with us.

You can find the reviews on Google under:
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Particularly praised are:

• understandable explanations
• practical training
• good exam preparation

Whether you are coming from Ravensburg, Weingarten, Friedrichshafen, Wangen, Biberach, or Sigmaringen:

Our location is easily accessible for the entire Upper Swabia region.

• Beginners with no prior knowledge
• Youths
• Adults
• Returning anglers

No experience necessary.

Practical fishing course directly at the water

for fishing license holders, training and advanced course for anglers!

You possess a fishing license, but still have many questions regarding practical fishing and how to be successful. We will help you expand your fishing knowledge within our practical courses and

guide you in modern fishing methods directly at the water. Comprehensive coverage of topics for beginner and advanced anglers alike - PURE practice provided by experienced fishing instructors. Book practical training, practical courses, and practical days for anglers here and fish successfully! You are welcome to contact us via email to receive more detailed information.

Our practical fishing courses are individually plannable and can be tailored to the needs of the course participants. Here, fishing course,

learn fishing in practice!

Upon request, group appointments for up to 5 people can also be booked for a practical fishing day.

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Spring Preparatory Course for the Fishing Exam

The next preparatory course for the state fishing exam or weekend course will take place on April 5th, 6th, and 7th, and April 13th and 14th; the exam date is April 27, 2024, subject to change! The exact schedule can be requested via email. This compact course covers 34 hours and takes place in Berg near Ravensburg or in Bad Saulgau! Includes a practical day for anglers to prepare for the fishing exam. Station-based training directly at the water, including practical equipment knowledge. Practical day for the fishing exam.

Fishing exam in Baden-Württemberg: The upcoming course in the spring also includes access to learning content such as the fishing exam questionnaire and access to the Fishing-King app. The mandatory fishing exam questionnaire can be purchased; furthermore, study aids from the State Fishing Association of Baden-Württemberg covering the various fishing exam subjects such as General Ichthyology, Special Ichthyology, Limnology, Equipment Science, Legal Studies, and Fish Diseases are available for purchase.

In the "Fishing in Baden-Württemberg" collection box for the Baden-Württemberg fishing exam, these study aids can also be purchased as a bundle with the fishing course including the practical day.

The practical day, which is mandatory for the Baden-Württemberg fishing exam course, takes place directly at the club's own water. The required learning content for training for the fishing exam

on the attendance day is taught within the framework of station-based training. The topics covered during this mandatory practical fishing training, which lasts at least 8 hours, are diverse but also very interesting. In the wild, participants are taught, for example, how to play a hooked fish, how to stun, kill, and subsequently gut a caught fish. How do I release an undersized fish or a fish in closed season gently and correctly? Which casting method with fishing gear is used when and at what type of water.

Predatory fishing in practice, which combination of fishing gear, coarse fishing, assembly of fishing rod and reel. Casting techniques, behavior while playing a fish, fishing rigs tailored to the target fish, float and bottom fishing rigs, natural bait and artificial bait tailored to the target fish, and their presentation. Active fishing with a spinning rod in combination with artificial lures such as spinners, spoons, soft plastics, and fishing plugs.

The most common fishing knots, handling of braided and monofilament fishing lines, colors, and their areas of application. Fishing hooks of various shapes, fishing swivels and their use, assembly, and size ratios of all components.

Practical tips for practical fishing training such as lure retrieval for spin fishing, including modern finesse rig assemblies like Drop Shot, Carolina Rig, and Texas Rig. Steel leaders for predatory fish in practical application and their differences.

Waters group tour on the practical fishing course day regarding water ecology and fish conservation.

The course and training management for the preparatory course for the fishing exam in Baden-Württemberg is the responsibility of a course instructor appointed by the Württemberg State Fishing Association.

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Our courses take place on a weekly basis.

Advantages:

• quick start possible at any time
• no long waiting periods
• flexible scheduling

Ideal for professionals, students, and beginners.

Complete preparatory course (mandatory)

1. Complete practical day
2. Take state fishing examination
3. Apply for fishing license

We will guide you through the entire process.

Ichthyology:

• Fish species and habitats
• Closed seasons and minimum sizes

Tackle knowledge:

• Rods, reels, rigs
• Baits and accessories

Aquatic ecology:

• Understanding nature and ecosystems
• Sustainable fishing

Fisheries law:

• Laws in Baden-Württemberg
• Rules at the water

Fishing practice:

• Angling techniques
• Bait presentation
• Proper conduct at the water

The practical training day is mandatory.

You will learn:

• Handling of fishing gear
• Casting technique
• Fighting and landing fish
• Ethical handling

This is where theory meets practice.

Binding learning content for the fishing exam, fishing school, and online fishing course

If you have any questions about the online fishing course or the practical fishing day, please feel free to send us an email via the contact page!

Requirements and mandatory content for the practical day for online course participants include:

Fishing methods

✓ Basic fishing methods and assembling fishing rods and casting exercises

• Bottom rods, float rods, and active spinning rods; proportionally including reel size, main line, leader, and accessories such as leader connectors, weights, and floats

• Float fishing with side-line floats, slip floats, pre-weighted floats, and night fishing floats with light sticks or LED night floats

• Matching gear and accessories to the respective target fish species

• Presentation of natural baits and artificial lures

• Fly fishing, casting technique, and assembly of consistent casting weight classes

• Specific differences and characteristics of still water and flowing water fishing

Fishing hooks

✓ Fishing hooks and ethical practice

• Hook types regarding fishing method, target fish species, hook size, and barbless hooks

• Coarse fish hooks, predatory fish hooks, eyed hooks and spade-end hooks, coarse fish and predatory fish hook leaders

• Fishing hooks: single hooks, double hooks, treble hooks, big game fishing hooks, and saltwater hooks

• Proper hook removal from a dead fish with barbless hooks

• Correct and gentle release of protected and undersized fish and their viability

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✓ Ethical behavior with fish through practical exercise and utilizing fish

• Every practical day participant (even in in-person courses) in Baden-Württemberg must properly stun, kill, unhook, and gut a fish that is permitted for harvest

✓ Understanding and being able to tie common fishing knots

• Learning and practically applying functional fishing knots for main lines and leader lines

• Practically learning knotless line connectors for main and leader lines

Casting fishing bait and lure presentation practical day fishing exam online

✓ Casting, bait presentation, and lure retrieval

Fishing technique casting fighting assembling fishing reel and fishing rod online course fishing-king

✓ Fishing process

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Are you looking to get your fishing license and searching for a professional fishing course in the Ravensburg, Baienfurt, or Lake Constance area?

Then Anglermarkt Baienfurt is exactly the right place for you.

We prepare you for the fishing examination in Baden-Württemberg in a structured, clear, and practical manner – with weekly courses, real hands-on experience, and the goal of ensuring you pass your fishing exam with confidence.

FISHING COURSE RAVENSBURG & SURROUNDINGS

Our location in Baienfurt near Ravensburg is easily accessible for participants from the entire region:

• Ravensburg
• Weingarten
• Friedrichshafen (Lake Constance district)
• Wangen im Allgäu
• Bad Waldsee
• Bad Saulgau
• Biberach an der Riß
• Sigmaringen

This makes us a central provider for the fishing examination in Upper Swabia, the district of Ravensburg, and the Lake Constance district.