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Since 2007, Big Fish Turkey has been the premier gathering for sport fishermen, where the thrilling competition to land the biggest catch continues. Now in its 18th edition, the tournament will take place from September 25-28, 2025, this time at its new destination: Çeşme Marina, bringing together Turkey’s most skilled anglers.
A major event that unites sport fishermen from across Turkey and Europe, Big Fish Turkey set a record in 2019 with 55 boats and over 300 participants. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or an aspiring angler, this tournament promises high-stakes fishing, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on the water.
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Start: September 25, 2025
Finish: September 28, 2025
Catch – Release – Preserve
Big Fish Turkey is recognized as one of Europe’s top sport fishing tournaments, distinguished by its large audience and active participation. It holds the unique honor of being Türkiye’s sole event dedicated to the “Catch-Release-Preserve” philosophy.
This approach emphasizes capturing only what is necessary while promoting the safe return of surplus fish to their natural habitats, contributing to the sustainability of ecosystems.
Through its efforts to foster awareness and support responsible fishing practices, the Big Fish Turkey Tournament strives to nurture a culture where conservation and recreational fishing go hand in hand.
The information and rules on the official website will be kept up to date at all times; however, the rules published here should be considered unofficial as they may be subject to updates. All participants must monitor the rules and any changes regularly. The official rules will be distributed to team leaders during registration and formally announced at the mandatory pre-tournament briefing (Skippers Meeting). By participating in the tournament, all competitors automatically agree to abide by the official rules provided to them.
The following schedule has been prepared with possible adjustments due to weather conditions. The total tournament duration is 4 days, with 2 days allocated for fishing under suitable weather conditions. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the detailed program below. The final schedule will be published on the Big Fish Turkey tournament website one week before the event and will also be emailed to all participants and sponsors.
Wednesday, September 25
09:00-17:00 – Boat arrivals and marina docking
Thursday, September 26 – Reserve Day
09:00-15:00 – Boat arrivals and marina docking
Friday, September 27 – Reserve Day
10:00-17:00 – Tournament registration
17:00-18:00 – Opening cocktail
17:30-18:00 – Mandatory Skippers Meeting (Tournament rules briefing & fishing area introductions)
18:00-19:00 – Happy Hour
Saturday, September 28
07:00 – Anglers depart to sea
15:30* – Lines out of water
17:00** – Final weigh-in submission deadline
18:00 – Judges’ decisions announced
18:00-19:30 – Happy Hour
19:00-22:00 – Saturday Night Fever (Concert & Anglers’ Party)
Sunday, September 29
07:00 – Anglers depart to sea
15:30* – Lines out of water
17:00** – Final weigh-in submission deadline
19:00 – Judges’ decisions announced
19:30 – Awards Ceremony & Dinner
*Important Note: In case of weather-related changes, all marina entries may be moved to Wednesday, September 25, with the Opening and Skippers Meeting shifted to Thursday, September 26, making Friday, September 27 the first official tournament day. Participants will be notified at least 3 days in advance if such adjustments are required.
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