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Freshwater fish

Sabrefish

Pelecus cultratus

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Sabrefish
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Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

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Fishing rules

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Sabrefish
Scientific name
Pelecus cultratus
Water type
Freshwater
Other names
Sabrefish

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Sabrefish found in?

In our records Sabrefish appears in these seas: Lakes and rivers — Southern Germany, Lakes and rivers — Western Romania, Lakes and rivers — Eastern Romania, Lakes and rivers — Hungary, Lakes and rivers — Serbia.

In which months is Sabrefish at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Lakes and rivers — Southern Germany May, July, August, September; Lakes and rivers — Western Romania June–October; Lakes and rivers — Eastern Romania July–September; Lakes and rivers — Hungary June–September; Lakes and rivers — Serbia June–October.

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