Zonguldak fisherman Oktay Ertürk stated that there has been a decrease in fish prices as the season comes to an end. Ertürk mentioned that due to abundance, they are selling smelt for 100 lira.

Fisherman Ertürk mentioned that smelt fishing is still ongoing and the price per kilo has dropped to 100 lira, stating, “It’s still reasonably priced. We sell saury for 70 lira, while horse mackerel is priced at 150 lira. There is currently a drop in smelt prices. This situation will continue for another 10-15 days, and then the season will end.”

”WE FED FISH TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE”

Ertürk stated that they closed this year’s season with affordable prices, saying, “We are thankful for this year’s season. We fed fish to the public for free, and we will provide affordable fish next year as well.” Fishermen added that people should take advantage of the opportunity to buy fish at reasonable prices in the final days of the season.