What is the minimum size for Red scorpionfish?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Red scorpionfish is 15 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is Red scorpionfish closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to Red scorpionfish — 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: 15 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is Red scorpionfish found in?

In our records Red scorpionfish appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus, 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.

In which months is Red scorpionfish at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara April–November; Aegean Sea April–November; Mediterranean March–October; Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus all year; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus all year; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus all year; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus all year; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus all year; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy May–September; Ligurian Sea — Italy May–September; Strait of Sicily — Italy May–September; Ionian Sea — Italy May–September; Adriatic — Italy May–September; Sardinian Sea — Italy May–September; Mediterranean — Spain May–September; Alboran Sea — Spain May–September; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April–August; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April–August; Balearic Sea — Spain May–September; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain May–September; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain May–September.

Which bait is Red scorpionfish caught with?

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

Red scorpionfish

Scorpaena scrofa

Lipsoz
Kırmızı iskorpit

Peak this month Minimum size 15 cm

Family: Scorpaenidae
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: deep rocky ground
Seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Bait: squid, sardine, shrimp · slow jig, soft plastic
Technique: bottom fishing, jigging

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Legal status

Türkiye

Minimum size: 15 cm
Maximum quantity: 5 kg

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Where is Red scorpionfish caught?

Peak months by sea.

Sea of Marmara

peak this month

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

Aegean Sea

peak this month

Natural bait: European squid, European sardine, shrimp; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
Lure: slow jig, soft plastic
Technique: bottom, jig

Mediterranean

peak this month

Natural bait: European squid, European sardine, shrimp; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
Lure: slow jig, soft plastic
Technique: bottom, jig

Bait and technique

Habitat: deep rocky ground
Fishing technique: bottom fishing, jigging
Natural baits: squid, sardine, shrimp
Lures: slow jig, soft plastic

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Red scorpionfish?: In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Red scorpionfish is 15 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is Red scorpionfish closed to fishing?: There is no closed season specific to Red scorpionfish — 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: 15 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is Red scorpionfish found in?: In our records Red scorpionfish appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus, 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.
In which months is Red scorpionfish at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara April–November; Aegean Sea April–November; Mediterranean March–October; Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus all year; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus all year; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus all year; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus all year; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus all year; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy May–September; Ligurian Sea — Italy May–September; Strait of Sicily — Italy May–September; Ionian Sea — Italy May–September; Adriatic — Italy May–September; Sardinian Sea — Italy May–September; Mediterranean — Spain May–September; Alboran Sea — Spain May–September; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April–August; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April–August; Balearic Sea — Spain May–September; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain May–September; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain May–September.
Which bait is Red scorpionfish caught with?: Baits and lures on record: European squid, European sardine, shrimp, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, slow jig, soft plastic, mamun, sülünez.