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Angelschein NRW (Fischerei)
All 359 official questions for the NRW fishing exam in one German-language app – with authentic exam sheets, a traffic-light system and full offline mode.
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Your exam prep with Angelschein NRW (Fischerei)
Anyone who wants to fish legally in North Rhine-Westphalia needs a Fischereischein – and the way to get one leads through the state Fischerprüfung. Fishing law in Germany is set at state level, so every state runs its own exam with its own question catalogue: what Bavaria asks is of little use in Düsseldorf. This app is therefore dedicated to a single thing – the official NRW catalogue of 359 questions.
One thing to be clear about: the exam is held in German, and so is the app. Every question appears in its original German wording, in the same multiple-choice format you will face on exam day, each paired with a plain-language German explanation. If you are an expat in Cologne, Bonn or the Ruhr area, you will need solid German reading skills – but training with the authentic wording is exactly what carries you through.
A traffic-light system flags the questions you still get wrong, and exam mode serves authentic exam sheets with the official time limit and scoring scheme – so nothing surprises you on the day.
Who is the app for?
Built for everyone preparing for the Fischerprüfung in North Rhine-Westphalia – including expats and international residents who found this page in English. Since the exam is German-only, you will need enough German to read the questions; the app then makes sure you practise exactly the wording that counts. No prior fishing knowledge is required, and it works just as well alongside a preparation course.
The exam
In North Rhine-Westphalia the Fischerprüfung is administered by the lower fisheries authorities (untere Fischereibehörden) of the districts and district-free cities, and it is conducted in German. The theory part asks 60 questions drawn from six subject areas; a practical section on equipment and fish identification follows. Dates and registration are handled directly by your local authority.
Learning features at a glance
All 359 official exam questions
The complete question catalogue for the NRW Fischereischein test with the officially correct answers – plus a German explanation for every single question.
Authentic exam sheets
Practise the real thing with exam sheets modelled on the official format – including a submission timer set to the official exam time and grading by the official scheme.
Traffic-light learning system
A smart algorithm rates every question based on your past answers: red means keep practising, green means exam-ready. You spend your time where it actually counts.
Statistics, bookmarks and search
Detailed learning statistics show your progress, tricky questions can be bookmarked for targeted revision, and a search function helps you find any topic fast.
Works 100% offline
The app runs entirely without an internet connection – study on the train, in a waiting room or anywhere without Wi-Fi, using no mobile data at all.
Ad-free with a fair trial
No ads, no distractions. 50 questions are free to try, and you unlock the full catalogue with a one-time purchase only once the app has convinced you.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NRW fishing exam available in English?
No. The Fischerprüfung in North Rhine-Westphalia is conducted in German, and the official catalogue of 359 questions exists only in German. This app therefore trains you in German too – deliberately, because memorising the authentic wording is the most reliable way to pass. The explanations are written in clear, accessible German.
Can I take the exam as a foreigner?
Yes, being a foreign national is no obstacle: you register with your local lower fisheries authority just like anyone else. The one real hurdle is language – the exam is offered in German only, which makes working through the official questions in advance all the more important.
How much German do I need for this app?
The questions use the official German wording, including some technical fishing vocabulary. If you can read everyday German texts, you can work with the app – and because the real exam uses exactly the same wording, every study session doubles as language preparation for exam day.
Is the app free?
Downloading is free and 50 questions are open for testing. If you like it, a one-time in-app purchase unlocks the complete catalogue – no subscription, no ads, no hidden costs.
What does the NRW exam actually involve?
The theory test asks 60 multiple-choice questions from six subject areas, all drawn from the known catalogue of 359. On top of that comes a practical part in which you assemble fishing equipment correctly and identify fish species. The app covers the complete theory; for the practical part, a preparation course or practice with experienced anglers is a sensible addition.
Will my NRW licence be valid in other German states?
As a rule, yes – a Fischereischein issued in NRW is recognised across Germany; you just need an additional permit (Erlaubnisschein) for each water you fish. Taking the exam elsewhere is a different matter, since every state tests its own catalogue: for that we offer sister apps for Bavaria, Brandenburg, Baden-Württemberg and Lower Saxony.
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