Germany offers a variety of excellent carp waters, which can be divided into four regions: southern, central, and northern Germany. Each region has its own unique features and charms waiting to be discovered. Below we present some of the best spots to help you optimally plan your next fishing holiday. Choosing the right water is crucial for your success in carp fishing.

Southern Germany: Diversity for Carp Anglers

In Southern Germany, numerous lakes and rivers offer good carp stocks. The Baggerseen Binsfeld Speyer comprises eight lakes, with a focus on the plateaus. Here, carp up to about 15 pounds are common, occasionally even over 30 pounds. The Bavarian Carp Lake, a 10-hectare gravel pit, offers only a few fishing spots and hosts carp over 50 pounds. The Danube at Donauwörth stretches over 12 km of river and, along with the Wörnitz and its tributaries, also includes the Riedlingen gravel pit. Here you will find carp and tench. The Isar in Munich allows urban fishing, with the weirs northeast of the city being particularly promising.

The Neckar from Stuttgart is known for catching 'Big Ben' (28.75 kg). Here you should pay attention to currents and channels to catch carp up to 40 pounds. The Pilsensee with its 196 hectares offers reeds and weed, ideal for large carp. The Rehlinger Weiher, a 12-hectare lake, is known for large catfish, but carp around 40 pounds are also caught here. The Schliersee, an alpine lake, offers perch ridges and reeds where carp up to 40 pounds are not uncommon. More information about the waters can be found in the Fisch Ahoi Revierguide.

Central Germany: Carp Hotspots

There are also some interesting waters for carp fishing holidays in Central Germany. The Duisburg Harbour is known for its connection to the Rhine, famous for large carp, with 30-pounders possible and record fish reported up to 50 pounds. The Liblarer See Cologne, a 53-hectare former lignite open pit mine, offers a structured bottom and strong vegetation. The Main in Frankfurt allows street fishing, with the Frankfurt fish guild managing the fishing rights. The Nettebruch, a 14-hectare lake, has a dense carp stock, with specimens between 20 and 40 pounds possible. The Üttelsheimer See, a 50-hectare gravel pit, offers plateaus and sandbanks where carp up to 40 pounds can be caught.

Northern Germany: First-Class Carp Fishing

In Northern Germany, you'll find some special waters for carp fishing holidays. The Big Carp Lake Canow is a 15-hectare pay lake, hosting carp over 50 pounds and amur over 20 pounds. There are seven fishing spots for two anglers each, and camping, night fishing, and boat use are allowed. The Cambser See, a 224-hectare lake, has a large stock of carp and allows boat fishing. The Elbe, Germany's third-largest river, hosts large carp and amur (over 40 pounds), with deep groynes and bank reinforcements offering optimal conditions. The Ivenacker See, a 100-hectare lake, is regularly stocked. The Karpfencamp Ketzin, a 6-hectare pay lake, offers shallow water zones, a sandbank, and overhanging trees, with the average weight of carp at 26 pounds and a record at 60.85 pounds.

Regardless of your choice, you should familiarize yourself with local regulations and guidelines in advance. A carp fishing holiday in Germany can thus become an unforgettable experience.