Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg

What Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg does

Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg e. V. (LFVBW) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1899, headquartered in Backnang with a secondary office in Freiburg, that serves as the umbrella state-level body for fishing clubs and individual anglers across Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization is organized into four regional districts — Nordbaden, Nordwürttemberg, Südbaden, and Südwürttemberg — and operates under the leadership of President Thomas Wahl and Managing Director Ingo Kramer with a small core staff of 1–10 employees. Its statutory purpose spans angling representation, fishing education and certification, species protection, habitat conservation, and youth development.

LFVBW's service portfolio centers on the state-commissioned Fischerprüfung (state fishing examination) it is officially authorized to administer, complemented by training and certification courses for youth leaders, water guardians, casting instructors, and club officers; the quarterly member journal 'Fischerei in Baden-Württemberg'; the e-commerce shop shop-lfvbw.de selling educational materials, water analysis kits, and fishing books; and a set of conservation projects including Lachszucht Wolftal, the FLOW-Projekt with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, and the separately incorporated Wanderfische BW gemeinnützige GmbH focused on migratory fish habitat restoration. Youth outreach is delivered through the Fischmobil (mobile education trailer), Jugendfischereitag, Jugendkönigsfischen, and Verbandsjugendlager, plus the free Wilde Welten school calendar distributed to schools and kindergartens.

The revenue model combines recurring membership dues from affiliated clubs and individual members, one-time merchandise sales via the online shop, professional-services fees from the state fishing examination, and training-course fees. Distribution is conducted through the member-club network, the association's own e-commerce storefront, and direct administration of examinations at multiple venues across Baden-Württemberg. Key partnerships include memberships in ARGEFA, the Deutscher Fischerei-Verband, and the Landesnaturschutzverband Baden-Württemberg, plus a 2021 collaboration with the Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung 'Gesellschaft und Natur' roadshow. Recent strategic wins include the successful 2022 legal challenge to the night-fishing ban and the October 2024 reduction of the youth fishing license minimum age from 10 to 7 years.

Name

Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg

Legal name

Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg e. V.

Website

https://lfvbw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg is a registered non-profit fishing association founded in 1899 that administers the Baden-Württemberg state fishing examination, advocates for anglers, and runs education, youth, and species-conservation programs across the state's four regional districts.

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Product category

Fishing Association Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Fishing association services
• Angling education training
• Aquatic conservation projects
• Fishing license examination
• Youth fishing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Backnang

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and subscriptions: LFVBW generates revenue through membership fees collected from affiliated fishing clubs and individual members across Baden-Württemberg. Members receive access to the association's magazine (Fischerei in Baden-Württemberg), training programs, insurance benefits, and retail discounts.
2. E-commerce merchandise and educational materials: The association operates an online shop selling teaching materials, water analysis kits, fishing books, and other fishing-related products.
3. Fischerprüfung (state fishing examination) fees: LFVBW is officially commissioned to organize and conduct the state fishing examination in Baden-Württemberg, processing registrations and issuing examination certificates.
4. Training and certification courses: Revenue is generated through fees for youth leader training, casting courses, water guardian seminars, and other professional development programs for member clubs.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LFVBW is a state-level non-profit fishing association that represents affiliated fishing clubs and individual anglers across Baden-Württemberg. It organizes the officially commissioned state fishing examination (Fischerprüfung), provides membership services, training and certification courses, operates an online shop for educational materials, and runs conservation projects including salmon breeding and migratory fish habitat restoration. The association also delivers youth development programs, environmental education via the Fischmobil mobile unit, and advocacy for angling interests in state legislation.

Product overview

The Landesfischereiverband Baden-Württemberg is a fishing association offering a portfolio of services centered on fishing education, youth development, nature conservation, and public outreach. Its core offerings include the quarterly member magazine 'Fischerei in Baden-Württemberg', an online shop for educational materials and fishing supplies, and the organization of the state fishing examination. The association operates educational initiatives like the Fischmobil (mobile fish classroom) and the Fisch on Tour project for environmental education in schools. It conducts youth programs including the annual Jugendfischereitag, Jugendkönigsfischen competitions, and multi-day youth camps. Conservation efforts encompass salmon breeding at Lachszucht Wolftal, the Wanderfische BW project for migratory fish, the FLOW-Projekt for ecological monitoring, and various species protection programs. The association also offers continuing education courses for club leadership and publishes the Wilde Welten school calendar. These products and services work together to support fishing clubs, train anglers, engage youth, and promote aquatic conservation across Baden-Württemberg.

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Products and services

• Verbandszeitschrift 'Fischerei in Baden-Württemberg' (Members' Journal) Official quarterly member magazine covering fishing news, conservation, regulatory updates, club reports, event announcements, and practical fishing tips. Distributed to members as part of the membership package.
• LFVBW Online Shop Online shop offering teaching materials (Lehrmaterial), water analysis kits (Wasseranalyse), specialist literature and fishing books, and fishing-related supplies. Available to members and the general public.
• Staatliche Fischerprüfung (State Fishing Examination) Official fishing examination required to obtain a fishing license in Baden-Württemberg. LFVBW organizes and conducts the exam, processes registrations, and issues examination certificates on behalf of the state.
• Fischmobil / Fisch on Tour (Mobile Environmental Education Unit) Mobile environmental education program (Fisch on Tour) operating a trailer that serves as a mobile classroom for youth education. Brings aquatic life education to children and communities at schools, festivals, and events across Baden-Württemberg.
• Lachszucht Wolftal (Salmon Breeding Wolftal) Salmon breeding facility and information center dedicated to salmon conservation and restoration efforts in the Wolftal region of Baden-Württemberg.
• Wanderfische BW (Migratory Fish BW) Conservation project dedicated to restoring migratory fish habitats in the Rhine basin of Baden-Württemberg, operated through the non-profit Wanderfische BW GmbH, which LFVBW co-founded and supports.
• Artenschutzprojekte (Species Conservation Projects) Collection of species protection initiatives covering Karausche (crucian carp), Kormoran (cormorant) management, Maifisch (allis shad), Neozoa/Neophytes, Quappe (cisco), Steinbeisser (stone loach), and Strömer.
• FLOW-Projekt (Ecological Water Monitoring) Scientific initiative for the standardized assessment of the ecological status of small flowing waters, conducted with youth groups to collect data for research institutions including the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Baden-Württemberg-StiftungstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021LFVBW participated as an actor and contact partner in the Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung's 'Gesellschaft und Natur' (Society and Nature) roadshow initiative in 2021. The partnership focused on promoting biodiversity, climate protection, and sustainable lifestyle awareness in the general public.
• ARGEFA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Fischereiverbände)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGEFA is a working group of German fishing associations. LFVBW is listed as a member of ARGEFA, which coordinates policy positions and activities among Germany's state-level fishing associations.
• Landesnaturschutzverband (LNV) Baden-WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFVBW is a member of the Landesnaturschutzverband (LNV), a statewide nature conservation association. This membership enables coordination between fishing and broader environmental protection interests in Baden-Württemberg.
• Deutscher Fischerei-Verband (DFV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLFVBW is listed as a member of the DFV, the German national fishing association. The DFV coordinates at the federal level and represents the interests of German fishing associations.
• Wanderfische BW gGmbH (WFBW)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWFBW (Wanderfische Baden-Württemberg) is a non-profit company dedicated to restoring migratory fish habitats in the Rhine basin. LFVBW co-founded and supports this initiative to provide migratory fish with sustainable habitats in their native waters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Landesfischereiverband Bayern: State-level fishing association in Bavaria with the same structural role, services (Fischerprüfung administration, youth programs, conservation, advocacy), and membership-club model as LFVBW. Directly comparable as a peer state association but operates in a different German state without territorial overlap.
• Landesfischereiverband Nordrhein-Westfalen: NRW's state fishing association offering parallel services — fishing examination administration, club support, youth work, conservation, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable to LFVBW in structure and mandate, but serves a different geography.
• Landesfischereiverband Hessen: Hessen's state fishing association operating the same membership-club federation model with state-level regulatory, educational, and conservation functions. Most direct functional comparable to LFVBW outside Baden-Württemberg.
• Landesfischereiverband Rheinland-Pfalz: Rhineland-Palatinate's state fishing association with the same umbrella structure, member services, Fischerprüfung role, and conservation focus. Mirrors LFVBW's role within a different state jurisdiction.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Fischerei-Verband (DFV): The national-level German fishing federation of which LFVBW is a member. Coordinates federal policy positions across all state fishing associations and operates in the same advocacy and conservation space, but at a national scope rather than state-level delivery.
• Deutscher Anglerverband (DAV): National German angling association providing member services (including Rechtsschutzversicherung referenced in LFVBW materials), advocacy, and event coordination. Larger and broader in scope than a single state association; overlaps with LFVBW in member insurance and angling policy.
• European Anglers Alliance (EAA): European-level federation representing recreational anglers across the EU, including German state associations. Operates in the same angling-policy, conservation, and access-rights space as LFVBW but at continental scope.

Others

• ARGEFA: Working group of German state fishing associations in which LFVBW participates. Functions as a coordinating body rather than a competitor, but is materially comparable in membership base (the same state associations) and policy focus on commercial and recreational fishing issues.
• NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland): Germany's largest nature conservation NGO. Operates adjacent to LFVBW in aquatic habitat protection, species conservation (including migratory fish), and water body policy — and engages with the same regulatory frameworks — but does not represent angler members.
• BUND (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland): Major German environmental NGO active in freshwater habitat protection, Water Framework Directive implementation, and biodiversity policy. Adjacent to LFVBW on conservation issues but focused on environmental protection rather than angling representation.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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