In Zonguldak, sprats and horse mackerel will replace anchovies on the market stalls.

As the anchovy season in Zonguldak approaches its end, the stalls are gradually giving way to other types of fish. Fisherman Batuhan Ertürk stated that anchovies might remain on the stalls for another week, while citizens are turning to sprat and mullet. The variety continues at the Zonguldak Fish Market. Although there is a decrease in the amount of anchovies due to the end of the season, large mullet and sprat maintain their presence on the stalls. The fishermen evaluated the general course of the season and the situation before the upcoming Ramadan month. "Anchovies are down but the taste is still there" Reporting the current situation on the stalls, fisherman Batuhan Ertürk noted that although the quantity of anchovies has decreased, their quality is good. Ertürk said, "These days, anchovies have decreased a bit, but the taste is quite good. There is plenty of sprat and large mullet on the stalls. There is also some roach. Due to the end of the season, there is a natural ...