An abundance of anchovies continues in the Black Sea, while sprat has not been seen for a few days.

Published Dec 16, 2025

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This year, the fishing season in the Black Sea is proving to be quite productive. The abundance continues in the Black Sea, where anchovy fishing has been ongoing for approximately 3.5 months. Anchovies, which are sold at 100 TL per kilogram at the stalls, have become the most preferred fish by citizens throughout the season, while mullet, which was also seen in large quantities at the stalls, has not been seen for the past few days.

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This year, the fish season in the Black Sea is proving to be quite fruitful. The abundance in the Black Sea, where anchovy fishing has been ongoing for approximately 3.5 months, continues. Anchovies, which are sold at 100 TL per kilogram on the counters, have become the most preferred fish by citizens throughout the season, while mullet, which was also abundant on the counters, has not been seen for the last few days. This season, like anchovies, sardines have also been on the counters for approximately 3.5 months, with the price of sardines per kilogram ranging between 100 and 125 TL. The prices of anchovies and sardines remaining at the 100 TL level has reduced the demand for other types of fish. "I have not seen such abundance" Fishmonger Turgay Memiş noted that he has not seen such an abundance of anchovies in nearly 35 years, stating, "This year, the people of the Black Sea have had a very fruitful fish season. For approximately 3.5 months, anchovies have been coming in and ...
Source: Kamu3

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