Fish provides a vast variety of dishes depending on the season. Different fish are consumed during different seasons, depending on the time it was caught, its freshness, and its flavor. Fish consumed in its season is healthier and more delicious. You should take care to consume fresh fish and cook it in the right way. It is very important to consume fish, which has many benefits, especially for children. From thee Fish Season Calendar you can learn which fish to consume during which season:

● Anchovy: January, February, November and December are the right seasons.
● Grey Mullet: October, November and December are the right times. It is also preferred in January, February, March, April and May.
● Sardines: June, July, August and September are the right seasons.
● Horse-mackerel: January, February, March and April are the right seasons. The remaining months are also preferred.
● Bluefish: September, October and November are the right seasons. It may also be consumed during the remaining months. .
● Bonito: September, October and November are the right seasons. It is also consumed in January, February and March.
● Mackerel: October and November are the right seasons. It is also preferred during the rest of the year.
● Sea Bass: February, March, April and May are the seasons.
● Haddock: February, March, April and May are the right seasons.

When Does Fish Season Begin?

In most of the years, aquaculture hunting season starts in September. With only a few days left before the fish hunting restriction ends, the fishermen begin their preparations. During the fish hunt to be done at different seas of our country  the expectation is to catch fish each more delicious than the other one. Due to the months we are in it is the season for sardines, red mullet, mullet, sea bream, rock grouper and swordfish. If you want to eat fresh, healthy and delicious fish, you are recommended to consume the aforementioned fishes. The fish you should choose according to the seasons are as follows:

●Winter: You can consume plenty of anchovy. In December and January, you should stay away from butt fish and haddock.
●Spring: It is the best time to consume butt fish, turbot and whiting. You can also choose sea bass, bonito and coral. In particular, you should stay away from china kop.
●Summer: Sardines, grouper, trance are very delicious. Anchovies, turbot, butt fish, bluefish and silverfish should not be consumed.
● Autumn: Bonito, bluefish, red mullet and sardines are frequently preferred. Small Blue Fish should not be consumed not to prevent its reproduction.

When to eat which fish?

The fishing and eating season is different for each fish. Because the fish come to the fishermen's route according to the climatic characteristics. Below is the information about the seasons to eat fish:

● Sea bream: In fact, sea bream can be consumed in any season of the year. Yet, the most delicious, healthy and fresh period is between August and December. You can cook it on the grill or in the oven.
● Mullet: Mullet is among the fish that can be consumed in all seasons. Therefore, if you love mullet, you are very lucky. But still, it is most delicious between July and October. You can cook it in a pan or consume it in the form of paper kebab.
● Anchovy: Anchovy, which is consumed with appetite by small fish lovers and almost everyone, is among the most frequently eaten fish species in our country. The most delicious period is November, December, January and February.
● Horse-mackerel: This is another type of fish that comes to mind when small fish is mentioned. Its meat is very tasty and since it reaches the ideal size between November and March, it is recommended to be consumed during these months.
● Turbot: Although it can be eaten in any season of the year, it is most delicious in February, March and April. Its pan, steamed and paper kebab are quite delicious.
● Sword Fish: August and September are the months when swordfish can be eaten. It is a very rare fish species in the seas surrounding our country. It is known for its long sword-like upper jaw, dark blue-black back color, and is very tasty.

A fish season calendar has been prepared by experts in this field in order to facilitate you to get an answer to the question of when is the fish season.