Sea fish
Small red scorpionfish
Scorpaena notata
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Other names: Küçük iskorpit
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
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Where is Small red scorpionfish caught?
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Sea of Marmara fishing spots
Aegean Sea fishing spots
Mediterranean fishing spots
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Sea of Marmara
Season and suitable conditions
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Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
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There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Best spots in October
By month
Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).
- 58 Jan
- 58 Feb
- 58 Mar
- 58 Apr
- 66 May
- 54 Jun
- 49 Jul
- 39 Aug
- 50 Sep
- 56 Oct
- 34 Nov
- 56 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Deniz Feneri Bozcaada, Çanakkale 70/100 Very good
- Sultaniçe Sahili 2 Enez, Edirne 69/100 Good
- Denizköy Plajı Dikili, İzmir 68/100 Good
- Adrasan feneri Kumluca, Antalya 64/100 Good
- Ayaz Beach Burhaniye, Balıkesir 64/100 Good
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Best times of day
When in the day it bites best, month by month.
- Active at night
- Good at night
In October
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Dawn 60
1 h before sunrise → 1 h after
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Midday 30
0.5 h before midday → 1 h after
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Dusk 80
1 h before sunset → 2 h after
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Night Best 85
1 h after sunset → 1 h before sunrise
Moon phase
Effect of the moon on night fishing; the scores compare the phases.
- New moon 70
- First quarter 65
- Full moon 55
- Last quarter 65
Best phase: New moon
Windows across 12 months
| Best times of day | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn | 55 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 55 |
| Midday | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 | |||
| Dusk | 70 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 70 |
| Night | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 |
Windows follow sunrise and sunset; clock times change with place and date. Scores are relative within the month: 100 is the best window of the day.
4 sources · confidence medium
Habitat
Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.
Depth
3–700 m
mostly 10–200 m
Water temperature
15–26 °C
ideal 18–22 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
31.5–40.3 ‰
Shore types
- Rocky shore
- Breakwater / jetty
- Headland
- Cliff / steep shore
- Reclaimed shore
- Shoal / reef
Bottom
Lives close to the bottom
- Rock
Ranges from FishBase, AquaMaps and the literature; a general tendency, not a hard limit.
Confidence: shore type medium, temperature medium
Bait and tackle suggestions
Recorded baits and fishing techniques.
Bait by month
Baits documented for shore fishing, month by month and by water clarity.
In October
Natural baits
Processed bait (all year)
- Chicken
- Liver
- Bread
By water clarity
Bottom ambush predator — Hides on the bottom and grabs whatever passes in front. Movement and the lateral line matter; a scented strip works well too.
- Clear Visibility: over 8 m
- Lure first, natural also works First natural bait: Squid · Very suitable Usually in this water: A live small fish or shrimp, or a thin fillet strip; near the bottom. First lure: Jighead + soft worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Jighead + soft plastic (shad/creature); hop it along the bottom. Colour: Natural brown, Red
- Slightly coloured Visibility: 4–8 m
- Lure first, natural also works First natural bait: Squid · Very suitable Usually in this water: Fresh fillet strip, shrimp. First lure: Jighead + soft worm · Very suitable Usually in this water: Jighead + soft plastic, imitation shrimp or creature. Colour: White, Natural brown, Fluorescent, Pink
- Moderately coloured Visibility: 2–4 m
- Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Shrimp · Very suitable Usually in this water: Scented strip (squid/mackerel), or strip and soft plastic together (tipped jighead). First lure: Scented soft plastic · Very suitable Usually in this water: Scented soft plastic, tipped jighead; slow. Colour: Fluorescent, Gold
- Murky Visibility: 1–2 m
- Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: Scented strip or fillet; bottom rig; little movement. First lure: Scented soft plastic · Suitable Usually in this water: Scented soft plastic; rattle. Colour: Dark silhouette, Fluorescent
- Very murky Visibility: under 1 m
- Natural bait First natural bait: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: A big scented chunk; on the bottom. First lure: Scented soft plastic · Weak Colour: Colour does not matter
12-month bait calendar
- January
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- February
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- March
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- April
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- May
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- June
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- July
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- August
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- September
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- October
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- November
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
- December
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Sardine, Squid, Shrimp Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
This is the usual pattern; the water and weather on the day can change it. Colour is fine-tuning: bait type, size and action come first. Confidence: natural high, lures low. Colour and presentation guide
Fishing rules
The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.
Before you go, check local area and method restrictions.
Species profile
- Scientific name
- Scorpaena notata
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Order
- Perciformes
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
- Other names
- Benekli iskorpit, Küçük iskorpit
Frequently asked questions
Which seas is Small red scorpionfish found in?
In our records Small red scorpionfish appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean.
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