Magnetic fishing in Brandenburg: risky finds and missing rules!

Magnetic fishing in Brandenburg: risky finds and missing rules!

Cottbus, Brandenburg, Deutschland - The trend of the magnetic fishing is increasingly reaching Brandenburg's waters. In Cottbus, an old engine recently became an old engine, while a grenade was fished out of the water in Neuruppin. These finds illustrate the potential dangers of this hobby. [RBB24] Daniel Müller from the State Angler Association of Brandenburg emphasizes that there have been no clear regulations for magnetic fishing in the country. Since this hobby is not subject to the fishing law, magnets can be easily ordered on the Internet without special expertise.

The hunt for treasures from the waters has their pitfalls. There is a risk that dangerous objects such as World War II remains will be found. Finds of this kind must be reported to the police immediately, while floor monuments and remains of animals and plants can be listed. The potential destruction of spawning habitat and the impairment of the water for water by pulling the magnet can have serious ecological consequences.

dangers and regulations of the magnetic fishing

magnet fish is not fundamentally prohibited in Germany, but the regulations are different depending on the federal state. In Brandenburg, fines of up to 500,000 euros can be imposed if it violates monument protection or nature conservation regulations [Bussgeld catalog] . The authorities particularly warn of the possibility that dangerous objects such as ammunition or weapons come to light in magnetic fish. These dangers are often underestimated by hobby anglers.

The legal framework for the magnetic attacks are inconsistent. While permits are required in some federal states, there are no special regulations in others. In Brandenburg, permits for certain areas are necessary. In addition, unauthorized magnetic fish can be punished as an administrative offense, which can result in sensitive fines.

recommendations and outlook

Due to the risks, the State Angler Association Brandenburg advises to carefully weigh the risk and stimulus of magnetic folding against each other and, if in doubt, do without the hobby. The possibility that magnets are stuck and lost on the water of water also increases the dangers. It remains to be seen whether and how the legal framework for magnetic fishing in Brandenburg and all of Germany will develop in the future.