Fishing season commences for carps - pond proprietors forecast a small yield

Fishing season for carps begins - Pond experts predict low yields

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2025 September 12 . 12:55 AM

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Fishing season commences for carp at local ponds; owners anticipate reduced catches

Fishing season for carp begins - Pond managers predict low yields - Fishing season commences for carps - pond proprietors forecast a small yield

The carp season in Bavaria, a significant contributor to Germany's total carp production, has begun but with a lower expected catch compared to previous years. The carp season is marked in the regions of Franconia and the Upper Palatinate, where approximately 5,500 pond owners manage an area of around 20,000 hectares, accounting for about 50% of Germany's total carp production.

The Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism announced the start of the carp season, which runs from September to April. In previous years, the Bavarian State Institute for Agriculture reported catches of around 6,000 tons of carp. However, this year, the estimated catch is between 4,000 and 4,500 tons.

Wild animals, including otters, cormorants, and herons, are contributing to the stagnating carp harvests in Bavaria. These animals are known to prey on carp, affecting the overall catch.

The carp production in Franconia and the Upper Palatinate is significant, according to data from the LfL. This region is home to the largest carp producer in recent years, although the exact name is not specified in the search results. Steineweiler Weiher, located on the border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, is a well-known carp pond with carefully selected carp stocks, including large specimens over 20kg.

The carp season was officially opened in Baunach, Bamberg district, by Finance and Home State Secretary Martin Schöffel (CSU) on Monday. Despite the lower expected catch, the carp season in Bavaria continues to be a significant event in the regions of Franconia and the Upper Palatinate.