Fishing in March: Which Fish to Catch
by
Sertan Karamollaoğlu
07 Mar 2024
Our seas are home to a diverse range of fish, but fishermen need to tailor their routes and equipment according to the fish available each season. March is generally a time when fish activity is relatively low, yet it presents opportunities to catch some of the most delicious species.
Undoubtedly, March is prime time for catching Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Turbot, Whiting, and Mullet. Sea Bream, Sea Bass, and Turbot are particularly flavorful during this month. Additionally, you have the chance to catch Whiting and Mullet.
Herring begins to increase in numbers, while Bonito and Mackerel start to lose their oiliness. Catching Red Mullet during this period is less likely, as their population decreases. Mackerel, on the other hand, transitions into a leaner state.
In the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, Whiting fishing continues in March. Sea Bass, heralding the beginning of its season, can be found in various regions of our seas.
March is also a crucial time for catching Sea Bream. Preferring shallow waters, Sea Bream can often be found near freshwater streams. It's during March that Sea Bream is at its most delectable.
Turbot, mainly residing in the Black Sea and occasionally in the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean, is a white-meat fish. Turbot inhabits sandy and muddy grounds at depths of 20-25 meters. The reproduction season for Turbot is between April and August, and during this period, all forms of fishing are prohibited from May 1 to June 30.
Nearly half of the fish species in the threatened areas of the Mediterranean and Aegean are at risk. In addition to overfishing, pollution poses a significant threat to the fish population in the region.
It's predicted that over 40 sea fish species in the Mediterranean could disappear within a few years. Serious knowledge gaps exist among fishermen regarding many of these Mediterranean fish species. A significant portion of these lesser-known fish, found nowhere else in the world, is likely to face extinction.
Therefore, catching and consuming fish in their seasons is crucial both for the diversity of these species and for the sake of culinary enjoyment.
Undoubtedly, March is prime time for catching Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Turbot, Whiting, and Mullet. Sea Bream, Sea Bass, and Turbot are particularly flavorful during this month. Additionally, you have the chance to catch Whiting and Mullet.
Herring begins to increase in numbers, while Bonito and Mackerel start to lose their oiliness. Catching Red Mullet during this period is less likely, as their population decreases. Mackerel, on the other hand, transitions into a leaner state.
In the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, Whiting fishing continues in March. Sea Bass, heralding the beginning of its season, can be found in various regions of our seas.
March is also a crucial time for catching Sea Bream. Preferring shallow waters, Sea Bream can often be found near freshwater streams. It's during March that Sea Bream is at its most delectable.
Turbot, mainly residing in the Black Sea and occasionally in the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean, is a white-meat fish. Turbot inhabits sandy and muddy grounds at depths of 20-25 meters. The reproduction season for Turbot is between April and August, and during this period, all forms of fishing are prohibited from May 1 to June 30.
Nearly half of the fish species in the threatened areas of the Mediterranean and Aegean are at risk. In addition to overfishing, pollution poses a significant threat to the fish population in the region.
It's predicted that over 40 sea fish species in the Mediterranean could disappear within a few years. Serious knowledge gaps exist among fishermen regarding many of these Mediterranean fish species. A significant portion of these lesser-known fish, found nowhere else in the world, is likely to face extinction.
Therefore, catching and consuming fish in their seasons is crucial both for the diversity of these species and for the sake of culinary enjoyment.