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Blue runner

Caranx crysos

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Blue runner
Habitat
Iskele · resif · pelajik

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Paphos–Limassol south coast fishing spots

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Paphos–Limassol south coast
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Paphos–Limassol south coast

Season and suitable conditions

Recorded all year round in this region; no distinct fishing season shows.

Season information is no guarantee of a catch.

Best spots in October

By month

Average monthly score of the spots in Turkey (0–100).

  1. 0 Jan
  2. 0 Feb
  3. 0 Mar
  4. 0 Apr
  5. 63 May
  6. 73 Jun
  7. 81 Jul
  8. 79 Aug
  9. 81 Sep
  10. 84 Oct
  11. 74 Nov
  12. 61 Dec

The best spot in each Turkish province, by this month’s score.

  1. Akdeniz Sitesi Sahili Bodrum, Muğla 89/100 Very good
  2. Barak Limanı Kaş, Antalya 88/100 Very good
  3. Sipahili Deresi Gülnar, Mersin 86/100 Very good
  4. Akbük Halk Plajı Didim, Aydın 85/100 Very good
  5. Ayvalık Belediyesi Plaj İşletmesi Ayvalık, Balıkesir 85/100 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 day and night
  • Limited at night

In October

  1. Dawn Best 90

    1 h before sunrise → 2 h after

  2. Midday 60

    1 h before midday → 2 h after

  3. Dusk 70

    1.5 h before sunset → 1 h after

  4. Night 45

    1 h after sunset → 0.5 h before sunrise

Moon phase

Effect of the moon on night fishing; the scores compare the phases.

  1. New moon 55
  2. First quarter 50
  3. Full moon 45
  4. Last quarter 50

Best phase: New moon

Windows across 12 months

Best times of day J F M A M J J A S O N D
Dawn 84 84 90 90 90 93 93 93 93 90 90 84
Midday 72 72 60 60 60 48 48 48 48 60 60 72
Dusk 67 67 70 70 70 73 73 73 73 70 70 67
Night 45 45 45 51 51 51 51 45 45

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

0–100 m

mostly 0–50 m

Water temperature

8.4–32.2 °C

ideal 20 °C

Salinity

Full-strength seawater

17.9–39.2 ‰

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Delta / alluvial shore
  • Cove / inner bay
  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Pier / quay
  • Headland
  • River / stream mouth
  • Lagoon / weir mouth
  • Harbour mouth
  • Reclaimed shore

Bottom

Lives close to the bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Sand, gravel and rock
  • Seagrass

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

Lures

By water clarity

Pelagic sight hunter — Chases baitfish shoals by sight. Lures shine in clear water; in murky water its hunting range shrinks.

Clear Visibility: over 8 m
Lure first, natural also works First natural bait: Live baitfish · Very suitable Usually in this water: Live baitfish or a whole fresh fish; thin fluorocarbon leader, no float or a light one. First lure: Hard minnow · Very suitable Usually in this water: Hard minnow/stickbait, slim metal jig; fast, erratic retrieve. Colour: Silver, White
Slightly coloured Visibility: 4–8 m
Lure First natural bait: Live baitfish · Very suitable Usually in this water: Live or fresh whole fish; normal size. First lure: Spoon · Very suitable Usually in this water: Spoon, metal jig, popper/topwater; medium-fast retrieve. Colour: White, Silver, Pink
Moderately coloured Visibility: 2–4 m
Lure first, natural also works First natural bait: Live baitfish · Very suitable Usually in this water: Cut oily fish (sardine/mackerel) with chum; under a float or at mid-depth. First lure: Spoon · Very suitable Usually in this water: Spinner, paddle-tail shad, metal jig one size up; vibration first. Colour: White, Pink, Silver
Murky Visibility: 1–2 m
Natural bait First natural bait: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: Oily fish fillet, bloody chunks; chum for a scent trail; fish slower. First lure: Spoon · Suitable Usually in this water: If you must, a rattling vibe/lipless; near the bottom, slow. Colour: Pink, White
Very murky Visibility: under 1 m
Natural bait First natural bait: Shrimp · Suitable Usually in this water: A large, bloody chunk of oily fish; refresh the bait often. Catches usually drop. First lure: Spoon · Not recommended Colour: Colour does not matter
12-month bait calendar
January
Out of season
February
Out of season
March
Out of season
April
Out of season
May
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
June
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
July
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
August
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
September
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
October
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
November
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow
December
Natural baits: Shrimp, Sardine, Live baitfish Lures: Spoon, Metal jig, Hard minnow

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 medium, lures medium. 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

Blue runner
Scientific name
Caranx crysos
Water type
Saltwater
Other names
Blue runner

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Blue runner found in?

In our records Blue runner appears in these seas: 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.

In which months is Blue runner at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: 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.

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