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Fish poaching in Gauting: Two women caught illegally catching fish!
Two women from Bangladesh were caught illegally fishing in the Würm in Gauting on July 17, 2025, without authorization.
Fish poaching in Gauting: Two women caught illegally catching fish!
Gray clouds hung over Gauting on Saturday evening, July 17, 2025, when two 28-year-old women from Bangladesh were caught red-handed while illegally fishing in Ledererpark on the Würm. At around 7:20 p.m., fishing with an unauthorized fishing net came into the police's sights after passers-by observed the scene and immediately alerted them. Despite clear signs in the area warning against fishing without permission, the two women seemed unfazed by their venture and had already caught 14 fish, including roach and barbel Merkur reports.
The caught fish were placed in two airtight plastic bags. When the police arrived, only nine of the 14 fish caught were still alive, as five were already dead. A police officer who is passionate about fishing took care of the live fish and professionally put them back into the Würm. The police stopped the activities of the women, who also asked a 32-year-old woman who wanted to swim to move away so as not to scare away the fish, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung adds.
The legal consequences of fish poaching
What does this mean for the two women? In Germany, fishing without the required fishing license or permit is not only not permitted, but can also have serious criminal consequences. According to Section 293 of the Criminal Code, fish poaching can be punished with a prison sentence of up to two years or a fine, as Angel Magazin explains. Every body of water in Germany has an owner, and it is illegal to fish without proper documentation, even if no fish are caught. The offense also includes fishing during the closed season or exceeding catch quotas.
In the worst case, violations in private waters can result in up to five years in prison. In addition, fines for administrative offenses such as illegal fishing can amount to up to 50,000 euros. In this case, proceedings were initiated against the two women for fish poaching and violating the Animal Welfare Act. Police also recovered the safety net the women had used.
Overall, this incident shows that compliance with fishing regulations is important not only for hobby anglers, but also for the preservation of local fish stocks. The next fishing trip for the two women could not only be expensive, but also extremely educational.