Determination of the reproductive period of S. solea and S. lasscaris which distributed in the gulf of Iskenderun

In this study, determination of the spawning period of Solea solea and Solea lascaris which distributed in the Gulf of İskenderun, was aimed. During field work, trawl and gillnet operations were carried out monthly to obtain individuals of Solea solea and Solea lasscaris as target species. From 3 to 5 trawl operations were made each month according to providing of samples. Each trawl operations were conducted for one hour. For trawl samplings, "Traditional Mediterranean Type Trawl Net" was used. Enough amount for individually Solea solea were not obtained in some trawl sampling. Individuals of Solea solea for this months were provided by gillnet. All individuals obtained from trawl and gillnet were used for assessment of samplings. The obtained data showed that Solea solea spawn from January to March which water temperature was lowest, Solea lascaris spawn from March to April. First sexual maturity length of female Solea solea and Solea lasscaris 26.37cm and 13.23cm were determined respectively.