FISHING TURKEY

Turkey has a long, in many places still unexplored, Mediterranean coast with great potential. The higher fishing pressure is concentrated on the tourist resorts along the Turkish Riviera. Here greater efforts are needed to get good fish. Outside these places, however, there are large Sea Bass & Bluefish at the right time of year. Offshore is also an option: in autumn large Bluefin Tuna migrate along the coast and in spring Dentex and Grouper can be caught while jigging.

Recommended months: March/April/September/October

Best fishing spots

1. Bodrum (Aegean Sea)

• Spot profile: Deep, rocky underwater structures, clear water, and lots of predatory fish (grouper, amberjack, dentex).

2. Fethiye & Göcek (Mediterranean)

• Spot profile: Numerous islands, channels, and deep spots perfect for vertical and speed jigging.

3. Antalya & Kemer (Mediterranean)

• Spot profile: Deep coastal waters, rocky plateaus, and wrecks offer ideal spots.

4. Izmir & Çeşme (Aegean Sea)

• Spot profile: Good current conditions, rocky areas, and many underwater structures.

5. Marmaris (Transition area between Aegean & Mediterranean)

• Spot profile: Very diverse underwater landscape, many deep spots.

(In)Shore:

Seabass, Bluefish, Leerfisch

Offshore:

Jigging: Dentex, Grouper. Amberjack

Popping: Bluefin Tuna

Casting: Little Thunny, Mahi-Mahi

Recommended lures: