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Fishing in Mersin

The Mersin region is especially rich in marine fish, because... many mountain rivers flow into the sea, sea water is not very salty and is comfortable for fish. Fishermen are attracted here by the variety of fish, crystal clear water and the opportunity to combine sea, river and lake fishing.

Fishing in Mersin Fishing in Mersin

Fishing is possible both with a fishing rod from the shore and from a boat. You can arrange a fishing trip with access to the sea at any marina. The fishing gear you will need is simple; this invention consists of a fishing line, with a hundred-gram weight at the end and hooks tied to many branches along the length of the fishing line. Spinning fishing is also possible. The main bait is shrimp, which are very rich in coastal waters. The bite is excellent, it starts in the morning and sometimes continues until lunch. The main bite occurs from 6 to 10 a.m., after this time the sea becomes warmer, and the fish no longer comes close to the shore. But if you wish, you can fish from dawn to dusk. Here you can catch sea bass, sea bream, red mullet, and sole.

Ichel province is rich in rivers and mountain lakes where you can go fishing. Typically, such places are equipped with huts or similar buildings. You can see trout in a clear mountain river. You can catch it simply with bread. You can catch pike in the lakes. It is found there in abundance, since there is plenty of food for it. You can fish with spinning rods and fishing line. There are no restrictions on fishing, unlike spearfishing.

Fans of more extreme hunting can plunge into the world of the underwater kingdom and hunt fish with an underwater gun. Due to the fact that the water is very clean and the fish are constantly arriving, hunting becomes very exciting and exciting. Of course, there are some restrictions and rules that all hunters must follow. Hunting should be carried out only during the daytime, since at night it will be regarded as poaching, and the total weight of the fish should not exceed 8 kilograms.