Fish Abundance in Marmara Lowers Prices on Retail Shelves

September 25, 2026 · AA Tarım & Ekonomi

The fishing season, which opened on September 1st in the Sea of Marmara, has started with the highest catch yield in the last decade, bringing bonito and anchovy to shelves at affordable prices.

The fishing season, which officially began on September 1st in Istanbul with the end of the fishing ban, has brought great bounty to the shelves thanks to the rapid increase in the amount of catch from the seas. Following the start of the new period, favorable weather and water conditions prevailing in the Sea of Marmara have significantly increased the catch yield of fishing vessels. Yaşar Gün, Chairman of the Istanbul Fishmongers Chamber of Tradesmen, stated that fishermen have gone out to sea and returned with full boats, saying:

The abundance of products from the sea has directly reflected on retail sales prices, keeping consumer demand lively in the market. Yaşar Gün, Chairman of the Istanbul Fishmongers Chamber of Tradesmen, evaluated the current market prices with the following words:

Both the high supply and the reasonable prices have brought smiles to the faces of tradesmen and fish consumers.

The density of products in the seas this season has surpassed the long-term average, reaching record levels. Yaşar Gün, Chairman of the Istanbul Fishmongers Chamber of Tradesmen, made the following statement on the matter:

Erkan Sarıyaprak, Chairman of the Kumkapı Fish Market Association, confirmed similar data, stating:

With the cooling weather and the onset of autumn rains, fish in the seas are expected to grow larger and become more flavorful. Erkan Sarıyaprak, Chairman of the Kumkapı Fish Market Association, conveyed the impact of climate conditions on the market and seasonal consumption preferences with the following words:

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