GERMANY

Stretching from the North Sea and Baltic Sea to major river systems and alpine lakes, Germany offers exceptional diversity for anglers. With more than 3 million people fishing each year and a sector generating over €6.4 billion annually, recreational angling plays a major socio-economic role. The Deutscher Angelfischerverband (DAFV) represents this community through a nationwide network of associations and clubs, promoting sustainable angling, conservation action, and public awareness to protect fish stocks and aquatic ecosystems.