What is the minimum size for European hake?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for European hake is 20 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is European hake closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to European hake — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 20 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is European hake found in?

In our records European hake appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy.

In which months is European hake at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara September–March; Aegean Sea September–March; Mediterranean August–February; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy October–March.

Which bait is European hake caught with?

Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European squid, fish flesh, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, slow jig, mamun, sülünez.

European hake

Merluccius merluccius

Bakalyaro

Peak this month Minimum size 20 cm

Habitat: deep muddy bottom
Seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Bait: sardine, squid, fish flesh · slow jig
Technique: deep bottom fishing, jigging

European hake — (c) Julien Renoult, some rights reserved (CC BY) · source

Legal status

Türkiye

Minimum size: 20 cm
Maximum quantity: 5 kg

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Where is European hake caught?

Peak months by sea.

Sea of Marmara

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European squid, fish flesh; regional support: European anchovy / Atlantic horse mackerel / shrimp
Lure: slow jig
Technique: deep bottom, jig

Aegean Sea

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European squid, fish flesh; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
Lure: slow jig
Technique: deep bottom, jig

Mediterranean

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European squid, fish flesh; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
Lure: slow jig
Technique: deep bottom, jig

Bait and technique

Habitat: deep muddy bottom
Fishing technique: deep bottom fishing, jigging
Natural baits: sardine, squid, fish flesh
Lures: slow jig

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for European hake?: In recreational angling the minimum catch size for European hake is 20 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is European hake closed to fishing?: There is no closed season specific to European hake — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 20 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is European hake found in?: In our records European hake appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy.
In which months is European hake at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara September–March; Aegean Sea September–March; Mediterranean August–February; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy October–March.
Which bait is European hake caught with?: Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European squid, fish flesh, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, slow jig, mamun, sülünez.