Samsun Bafra fishing forecast
Samsun Bafra is a saltwater fishing spot in Karadeniz, Türkiye. Anglers here target European Anchovy, Atlantic Bonito, Flathead Grey Mullet. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February.
Today’s verdict
Trending down — 5 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Samsun Bafra
Samsun Bafra currently scores 55 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 25.2 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +7.7
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Marine heatwave -4.0
- abnormal warmth stresses the local food web
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: comber, european-squid, black-scorpionfish, cuttlefish, chub-mackerel, bogue, black-seabream, european-pilchard
Bite windows
Best months for Samsun Bafra:
Score history at this spot
8 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 64/100
8 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · beach
On-site: parking
What you can catch
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Engraulis encrasicolus
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Sarda sarda
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Mugil cephalus
Best months by species at Samsun Bafra
| European AnchovyEngraulis encrasicolus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | ||||||||||||
| Flathead Grey MulletMugil cephalus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BonitoOfficial source | — | min 25 cm | Aug 15 – Mar 31 |
| Minimum 25 cm. Zaman yasağı (closed): 1 Nisan – 14 Ağustos. No count limit: 5 kg total. | |||
| Flathead Grey MulletOfficial source | — | min 30 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Has kefal (Mugil cephalus): minimum 30 cm. Other kefal species have their own rows and different limits (Amuderya kefali 35 cm; sarıkulak kefal 30 cm; diğer kefaller 20 cm) which our catalog cannot yet express separately. | |||
All species combined
- maximum 5 kg or 3 fish total per day — The "Alıkonulabilir Miktar" column of Çizelge 7 is NOT a per-species daily bag. It is the total an angler may carry away, regardless of how many days were fished. Count-limited species caught together are treated as one species: total ≤ 3, provided no single species exceeds its own allowance. Weight-limited ("kg") species: ≤ 5 kg total, single or mixed. A single fish over 5 kg is lawful on its own; and if the largest fish is set aside and the rest weigh ≤ 4 kg, the catch is within limits. A 5% undersize tolerance applies to length limits.
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Genel amatör olta balıkçılığı için belge zorunluluğu yoktur; 6/2 numaralı tebliğ kurallarına uyulması zorunludur., non-residents Yabancı uyruklu amatör balıkçılar için ayrı bir düzenleme yoktur; aynı tebliğ kuralları geçerlidir.
- saltwater-recreational — residents ZORUNLU (1 Ocak 2026’dan itibaren): sualtı tüfeği ile avcılık yapacak kişilerin il/ilçe müdürlüklerinden Amatör Balıkçı Belgesi alması gerekir., non-residents ZORUNLU (1 Ocak 2026’dan itibaren): sualtı tüfeği ile avcılık için Amatör Balıkçı Belgesi gerekir.
FishRadar regulation summaries are informational only and are not a legal source. Türkiye’s amateur fishing rules (Tebliğ 6/2, 2024/21) also include place bans, gear rules and freshwater tables that are not fully reproduced here. Always verify against the Resmî Gazete text and Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı (BSGM) before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Samsun Bafra?
Anglers at Samsun Bafra target European Anchovy, Atlantic Bonito and Flathead Grey Mullet.
When is the best time to fish Samsun Bafra?
The most productive months at Samsun Bafra are typically October, November, December, January, February.
What is the fishing forecast for Samsun Bafra right now?
Samsun Bafra currently scores 55 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Samsun Bafra from shore?
Yes — Samsun Bafra is fishable from shore (beach).
Is the thermocline set up at Samsun Bafra right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Is there a combined bag limit at Samsun Bafra?
Yes — on top of per-species rules, the local regulation caps your total take: maximum 5 kg or 3 fish total per day. Check the official source before keeping fish.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Catch Flathead Catfish: Live Bait, Cover, and Patience at NightHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.