Jigs for barracuda
Sphyraena sphyraena
The European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) is also called iskarmoz in Turkish[6]. Its sourced records come from the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts: it is among the species caught in coastal nets at Datça-Bozburun[1], and its eggs and larvae have been found in the bays of İzmir and İskenderun[2][5].
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JIGTO for barracuda
RAZOR 40
TIDE 40
NOVA 45
RAZOR 60This match comes from JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
Season chart
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Bosphorus | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Sea of Marmara | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Dardanelles | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– | no record– |
| Aegean Sea | no record– | no record– | active periodA | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | no record– | no record– | active periodA | active periodA |
| Mediterranean | no record– | no record– | active periodA | active periodA | no record– | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | spawning periodS | no record– | active periodA | active periodA |
Sspawning periodAactive period–no record
The chart shows whether the sources hold a record for that region and month; it does not show the chance of a catch. An empty cell does not mean the fish is absent, only that there is no sourced record.
Records
Aegean Sea · March · active period
According to a study, barracuda are among the species caught in fishers’ nets on the Datça-Bozburun coast in March–April; there is no monthly data for the rest of the Aegean. [1]
Aegean Sea · April–August · spawning period
In a monthly plankton study in the Bay of İzmir in 1989–90, barracuda eggs were found from April to August. [2]
Aegean Sea · November–December · active period
According to a study, barracuda are among the species caught in fishers’ nets on the Datça-Bozburun coast in November–December; there is no monthly data for the rest of the Aegean. [1][3][4]
Mediterranean · March–April · active period
According to a study, barracuda are among the species caught in fishers’ nets on the Datça-Bozburun coast in March–April; there is no monthly data for the rest of the Mediterranean. [1]
Mediterranean · June–September · spawning period
A thesis reports barracuda larvae on the Yumurtalık coast in summer, and a study it cites found them in the Bay of Mersin in July and September. [5]
Mediterranean · November–December · active period
According to a study, barracuda are among the species caught in fishers’ nets on the Datça-Bozburun coast in November–December; there is no monthly data for the rest of the Mediterranean. [1][3][6]
Unverified field information
The records below are not confirmed by a scientific measurement; they come from an angling guide or a general species description. They are kept apart from the chart and the record count above.
Unverified Aegean Sea · January–February · active period
According to an angling guide from Mersin, barracuda are also present in winter; in a study at Datça-Bozburun, January–February is not among the main netting months.
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T (2007). Datça-Bozburun Yarımadası (Ege Denizi) Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Sorunları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/57543
- Av Dünyam (Mersin merkezli olta/av malzemesi mağazası blogu). Baraküda Balığı ve Av Teknikleri, 02.10.2024. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://www.avdunyam.com.tr/barakuda-baligi-ve-av-teknikleri
Unverified Aegean Sea · September–October · active period
According to an angling guide from Mersin, barracuda gradually start to appear in autumn; there is no measured data for the Aegean.
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T (2007). Datça-Bozburun Yarımadası (Ege Denizi) Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Sorunları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/57543
- Av Dünyam (Mersin merkezli olta/av malzemesi mağazası blogu). Baraküda Balığı ve Av Teknikleri, 02.10.2024. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://www.avdunyam.com.tr/barakuda-baligi-ve-av-teknikleri
- denizde.com.tr. İskarmoz (Sphyraena sphyraena) | Türkiye Balık Türleri (web sayfası; yazar ve tarih yok). Erişim: 2026-09-13. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://denizde.com.tr/tr/balik-turleri/iskarmoz
Unverified Mediterranean · January–February · active period
According to an angling guide from Mersin, barracuda are also present in winter; in a study at Datça-Bozburun, January–February is not among the main netting months.
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T (2007). Datça-Bozburun Yarımadası (Ege Denizi) Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Sorunları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/57543
- Av Dünyam (Mersin merkezli olta/av malzemesi mağazası blogu). Baraküda Balığı ve Av Teknikleri, 02.10.2024. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://www.avdunyam.com.tr/barakuda-baligi-ve-av-teknikleri
Unverified Mediterranean · October · active period
According to an angling guide from Mersin, barracuda gradually start to appear in autumn; there is no measured data for this period.
- Av Dünyam (Mersin merkezli olta/av malzemesi mağazası blogu). Baraküda Balığı ve Av Teknikleri, 02.10.2024. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://www.avdunyam.com.tr/barakuda-baligi-ve-av-teknikleri
- denizde.com.tr. İskarmoz (Sphyraena sphyraena) | Türkiye Balık Türleri (web sayfası; yazar ve tarih yok). Erişim: 2026-09-13. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://denizde.com.tr/tr/balik-turleri/iskarmoz
Light and colour
- Glow + UV Charges in daylight or torchlight and glows in the dark. Reacts to UV in sunlight.
- UV Lights up under UV and in sunlight underwater. Does not glow in the dark.
- Natural Classic colour and holographic finish, for clear water and bright days.
None of our sources shows that a jig catches more fish because of its colour, glow or UV. Choose the light class by the light in the water and your own preference.
Closed seasons and minimum sizes
In Türkiye, recreational fishing rules are set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in its Notification No. 6/2 on recreational fishing. Rules change; check the current version before you fish. Outside Türkiye, follow your local rules. Ministry page on fishing (Turkish) ↗
Frequently asked questions
When is barracuda season?
In a study with fishers at Datça-Bozburun, barracuda were among the species caught in coastal nets in March–April and November–December[1]. In the Bay of İzmir, their eggs were found from April to August[2]. There are no monthly measurements for the rest of the Aegean and the Mediterranean.
What jig weight for barracuda?
In JIGTO’s product data, barracuda is a target species of these series: RAZOR 40, TIDE 40, NOVA 45, RAZOR 60. Weights run from 40 to 60 g, with a suggested depth of 5–60 m. The deeper the water and the stronger the current, the heavier the series. This match is JIGTO’s product data; it is not a weight measured in the sources.
Are barakuda and iskarmoz the same fish?
Yes, both Turkish names are used for Sphyraena sphyraena[6]. The records on this page belong to this species.
References
- Akyol O, Ceyhan T (2007). Datça-Bozburun Yarımadası (Ege Denizi) Kıyı Balıkçılığı ve Sorunları Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/57543
- Ak Y, Hoşsucu B (2001). İzmir Körfezi Kemikli Balıklarına Ait Pelajik Yumurta ve Larvaların Tür Çeşitliliği, Dağılımı ve Bolluğu. Study area: Aegean. https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/58102
- Av Dünyam (Mersin merkezli olta/av malzemesi mağazası blogu). Baraküda Balığı ve Av Teknikleri, 02.10.2024. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://www.avdunyam.com.tr/barakuda-baligi-ve-av-teknikleri
- denizde.com.tr. İskarmoz (Sphyraena sphyraena) | Türkiye Balık Türleri (web sayfası; yazar ve tarih yok). Erişim: 2026-09-13. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (web page, not a measurement) https://denizde.com.tr/tr/balik-turleri/iskarmoz
- Mavruk S (2009). Yumurtalık Kıyısal Zonu (İskenderun Körfezi) İhtiyoplanktonunda Mevsimsel Değişimler. Study area: Aegean / Mediterranean. (thesis)
- İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Tarım ve Su Ürünleri Şube Müdürlüğü. Deniz Balıkları (web sayfası; Levrek ve Iskarmoz maddeleri dahil). Tarihsiz. Erişim: 2026-09-13. Study area: Bosphorus / Marmara / Mediterranean. (institutional guide) https://tarim.ibb.istanbul/tarim-ve-su-urunleri-mudurlugu/deniz-ba…
This page is based on 6 sourced season records and 6 sources. The season records are the approved data the JIGTO Jig Selector also uses. 4 unverified records are listed separately and are not included in this count.