Sea fish
Black scorpionfish
Scorpaena porcus
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Other names: Kara iskorpit
- Habitat
- Rocky bottom
- Method
- Bottom fishing · LRF
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
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Where is Black scorpionfish caught?
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Ionian Sea fishing spots
2Adriatic fishing spots
1Bay of Vlorë fishing spots
4Mediterranean fishing spots
Sea of Marmara fishing spots
Black Sea fishing spots
87Aegean Sea fishing spots
1North Aegean & Thrace fishing spots
66Central & South Aegean fishing spots
88Ionian Sea fishing spots
42Crete & Libyan Sea fishing spots
26Ligurian Sea fishing spots
5Tyrrhenian Sea fishing spots
61Adriatic fishing spots
54Strait of Sicily fishing spots
13Ionian Sea fishing spots
11Sardinian Sea fishing spots
11Mediterranean fishing spots
28Alboran Sea fishing spots
3Strait of Gibraltar fishing spots
4Gulf of Cádiz fishing spots
12Cantabrian Sea fishing spots
10Atlantic Ocean fishing spots
10Balearic Sea fishing spots
20Adriatic fishing spots
1,155Bay of Kotor fishing spots
4Adriatic coast fishing spots
52 fishing grounds
1 fishing ground
4 fishing grounds
No site-level records in this region; the information is at region level.
No site-level records in this region; the information is at region level.
87 fishing grounds
1 fishing ground
66 fishing grounds
88 fishing grounds
42 fishing grounds
26 fishing grounds
5 fishing grounds
61 fishing grounds
54 fishing grounds
13 fishing grounds
11 fishing grounds
11 fishing grounds
28 fishing grounds
3 fishing grounds
4 fishing grounds
12 fishing grounds
10 fishing grounds
10 fishing grounds
20 fishing grounds
- Arat Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Otok Losinj
- Arbanasi Zadar
- Arci Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Otok Cres
- Artatore Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Otok Losinj
- Baba Šibenik-Knin · Otok Sit
- Babe Zadar · Povljana
- Babina Dubrovnik-Neretva · Korčula
- Babina Guzica Šibenik-Knin · Otok Kurba Vela
4 fishing grounds
5 fishing grounds
No fishing ground or region matches your search.
A listed spot is not a guarantee of a catch.
Ionian Sea
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Adriatic
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Bay of Vlorë
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Mediterranean
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Sea of Marmara
Season and suitable conditions
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Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Wind
0–15 km/h
Offshore or calm
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Water temperature
12–22 °C
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Pressure
1010–1024 hPa
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Wave
0–0,6 m
General ranges for the species; not live weather. No guarantee of a catch.
Black Sea
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Aegean Sea
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
North Aegean & Thrace
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Central & South Aegean
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Ionian Sea
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Crete & Libyan Sea
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Ligurian Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Tyrrhenian Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Adriatic
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Strait of Sicily
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Ionian Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Sardinian Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Mediterranean
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Alboran Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Strait of Gibraltar
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Gulf of Cádiz
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Cantabrian Sea
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep, Oct
Atlantic Ocean
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Peak months: Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep, Oct
Balearic Sea
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Peak months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Adriatic
Season and suitable conditions
Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.
Bay of Kotor
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There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Adriatic coast
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There is no season data for this species yet.
Missing data does not mean an unproductive period.
Season information is no guarantee of a catch.
Best spots in October
By month
Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).
- 45 Jan
- 41 Feb
- 42 Mar
- 64 Apr
- 72 May
- 68 Jun
- 51 Jul
- 46 Aug
- 54 Sep
- 68 Oct
- 71 Nov
- 65 Dec
The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.
- Gizli Liman Gökçeada, Çanakkale 84/100 Very good
- Durusu Karaburun Arka Deniz Arnavutköy, İstanbul 84/100 Very good
- Kıyıköy Halk Plajı Vize, Kırklareli 84/100 Very good
- Sardala Koyu Kamp Alanı Kandıra, Kocaeli 84/100 Very good
- Armutlu Dereağzı Plajı Armutlu, Yalova 84/100 Very 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.
5 sources · confidence medium
Habitat
Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.
Depth
0–800 m
mostly 1–50 m
Water temperature
11.1–23.5 °C
ideal 15.7–21.4 °C
Salinity
Full-strength seawater
13.9–39.3 ‰
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Rocky shore
- Breakwater / jetty
- Around marinas
- Inside harbours
- Cliff / steep shore
- Harbour mouth
- Reclaimed shore
- Shoal / reef
Bottom
Lives close to the bottom
- Rock
- Seaweed
Ranges from FishBase, AquaMaps and the literature; a general tendency, not a hard limit.
Confidence: shore type high, 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
- Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Shrimp · 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: Blue-green back
- Slightly coloured Visibility: 4–8 m
- Natural first, lures also work First natural bait: Shrimp · 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: Blue-green back
- 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: Metal jig · Very suitable Usually in this water: Scented soft plastic, tipped jighead; slow. Colour: Fluorescent, Gold
- Murky Visibility: 1–2 m
- Natural bait 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, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- February
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- March
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- April
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- May
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- June
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- July
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- August
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- September
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- October
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- November
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
- December
- Natural baits: Horse mackerel, Shrimp, Imported ragworm Lures: LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm, Metal jig
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 high. Colour and presentation guide
Natural baits
In this region · Mediterranean
- Natural bait:
- shrimp, fish flesh, worm; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
- Lure:
- soft plastic, micro jig
- Technique:
- bottom, LRF
In this region · Sea of Marmara
- Natural bait:
- shrimp, fish flesh, worm; regional support: European anchovy / Atlantic horse mackerel / shrimp
- Lure:
- soft plastic, micro jig
- Technique:
- bottom, LRF
In this region · Black Sea
- Natural bait:
- shrimp, fish flesh, worm; regional support: European anchovy / European sprat
- Lure:
- soft plastic, micro jig
- Technique:
- LRF
In this region · Aegean Sea
- Natural bait:
- shrimp, fish flesh, worm; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
- Lure:
- soft plastic, micro jig
- Technique:
- LRF
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 porcus
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Order
- Perciformes
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Seas
- Mediterranean, Sea of Marmara, Black Sea, Aegean Sea
- Other names
- İskorpit, Kara iskorpit
Frequently asked questions
Which seas is Black scorpionfish found in?
In our records Black scorpionfish appears in these seas: Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Adriatic — Albania, Ionian Sea — Albania, Bay of Vlorë — Albania, North Aegean & Thrace — Greece, Central & South Aegean — Greece, Ionian Sea — Greece, Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece, Ligurian Sea — Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy, Adriatic — Italy, Ionian Sea — Italy, Strait of Sicily — Italy, Sardinian Sea — Italy, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Balearic Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Strait of Gibraltar — Spain, Adriatic — Croatia.
In which months is Black scorpionfish at its peak?
Peak periods by sea: Ionian Sea — Albania May–October; Adriatic — Albania May–October; Bay of Vlorë — Albania May–October; Mediterranean August–April; Sea of Marmara September–May; Black Sea all year; Aegean Sea all year; North Aegean & Thrace — Greece March–November; Central & South Aegean — Greece March–November; Ionian Sea — Greece March–November; Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece March–November; Ligurian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Adriatic — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Strait of Sicily — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Ionian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Sardinian Sea — Italy April, May, September, October, November; Mediterranean — Spain April, May, September, October, November; Alboran Sea — Spain April, May, September, October, November; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain April, May, September, October, November; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain April, May, September, October, November; Cantabrian Sea — Spain March, April, August, September, October; Atlantic Ocean — Spain March, April, August, September, October; Balearic Sea — Spain April, May, September, October, November; Adriatic — Croatia all year.
Which bait is Black scorpionfish caught with?
Baits and lures on record: shrimp, fish flesh, worm, European sardine, European squid, soft plastic, micro jig, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, European sprat, mamun, sülünez.
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