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GarryP: I got the quote below from the Mugla Tourism office:

"Tourists may fish for sporting purposes in non-prohibited regions without obtaining licenses. Amateur equipment and noncommercial, multi-hooked lines should be used, and fishing nets should not weigh more than 5 kg. Commercial fishing by foreigners carries heavy penalties.

Details concerning fishing zones, minimum fish size and the number of fish that may be caught per person, can be obtained from: Orman Bakanligi, Su Urunleri Sb. Md. Gazi Tesisleri 11 Nolu Bina Gazi, Ankara (Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) Tel: (312) 212-6300, Fax: 221-2170"

This means that as long as you are fishing with a rod and for sport, you are OK. You can see that there is a restriction on net size/weight.

Ian

18th August 2005, 14:30	#3
immac Senior Member Has-Been	Re: Fishing Licences in Turkey GarryP: I got the quote below from the Mugla Tourism office: "Tourists may fish for sporting purposes in non-prohibited regions without obtaining licenses. Amateur equipment and noncommercial, multi-hooked lines should be used, and fishing nets should not weigh more than 5 kg. Commercial fishing by foreigners carries heavy penalties. Details concerning fishing zones, minimum fish size and the number of fish that may be caught per person, can be obtained from: Orman Bakanligi, Su Urunleri Sb. Md. Gazi Tesisleri 11 Nolu Bina Gazi, Ankara (Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) Tel: (312) 212-6300, Fax: 221-2170" This means that as long as you are fishing with a rod and for sport, you are OK. You can see that there is a restriction on net size/weight. Ian