Tortum Gölü

Tortum Gölü sits in Erzurum, Turkey and offers the kind of structure-driven lake fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Tortum Gölü come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.

Location

40.6258, 41.6360 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Leather carp

  Pre-baiting an area with groundbait like corn or pellets before fishing can significantly increase your chances of success with leather carp.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Tortum Gölü.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Tortum Gölü should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Erzurum before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Tortum Gölü.

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