New Season Inspections Begin at Ankara Fish Market

September 16, 2026 · saraymedya.com

The Ankara Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry conducted comprehensive inspections with a team of 100 personnel at wholesale and retail fish sales points following the opening of the 2026-2027 fishing season.

Ahmet Dallı, Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, visited the Ankara Wholesale Fish Market and met with tradespeople following the start of the 2026-2027 fishing season. Reminding that the fishing season opened on September 1, Dallı noted an increase in per capita fish consumption. Stating that fish is rich in omega fatty acids and protein, Dallı advised citizens to consume fish at least twice a week. Ahmet Dallı, Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, made the following assessment:

Ahmet Dallı stated that comprehensive inspections are ongoing with 100 personnel from the Ministry at both the wholesale market and retail sales points, and that compliance with fishing size and time restrictions is being closely monitored. Emphasizing that Ankara's logistical location provides a significant advantage in terms of freshness, with products loaded at night reaching their destinations rapidly, Ahmet Dallı, Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, noted:

Ahmet Dallı stated that there is a significant abundance of bonito and Marmara anchovy this season, and that the high supply is positively impacting consumers. Ahmet Dallı, Ankara Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, continued his statement as follows:

Dallı reminded that Turkey also holds a strong position in aquaculture, and stated that alongside freshwater species such as sea bass, trout, and pike, marine fish are also available on the market stalls.

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