Fishing

Turkey being a country of which three sides are surrounded by sea has been a fish paradise for years. In the past, fish was so available and cheap in Turkey that it was considered “food for poor”. Gradually, however, due to improper fishing methods unfortunately both the variety and quantity of fish has recently been decreased. This forced the government to introduce some restrictions regarding fishing.

The Aegean and Mediterranean seas of Turkey are rich fishing areas and fishing is not forbidden there as long as it is done with non-commercial purpose. In non-prohibited and non-military areas fishing can be done without a license. Of course you should be an amateur and using non-commercial equipment, multi-hooked lines, and fishing nets not weighing more than 5 kilograms. Otherwise, your actions can be liable to serious penalties. If you are especially interested in fishing in Turkey, it is a good a idea that you check the latest details concerning fishing zones, the minimum sizes of fish that can be caught, and the numbers of fish that can be caught per person. The Department of Fisheries at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is the institution that can provide you with the most accurate information on fishing.