Ohrid trout is an endangered salmonoid fish that is praised for its delicately-flavored pink flesh. It inhabits the waters of Lake Ohrid, shared by Albania and North Macedonia, and the rivers leading to and from the lake. Although it is held in high esteem, it would be a crime against nature to eat the trout.

Due to overfishing, poaching, and poor conservation methods, as of recently, the fish has been in danger of extinction. Four varieties of the trout have been distinguished, including Salmo balcanicus, Salmo lumi, Salmo aphelios, and Salmo letnica. 

A pelagic fish whose typical habitats are temperate and tropical waters, although it may inhabit cold waters as well, xiphias is a species of swordfish that is sourced from the Mediterranean Sea and its embayments (Aegean and Ionian Seas) in Greece.

The long and slender sword-like bill is its most recognizable feature, and it is also the reason why this fish was given the name Xiphias gladius, from the Greek xiphos and Latin gladius, both of which translate to sword in English, referring to the characteristic shape of the bill. 

Safridia is a species of horse mackerel caught in the Mediterranean Sea waters in Greece, where the safridia fishing season typically takes place between August 15 and the end of January. It is an oily fish with a silvery body that typically reaches a length of up to 70 cm.

Other fish and small crustaceans form the basis of its diet. This fish is one of the cheaper varieties of fish in Greece, and it is typically fried or grilled with a wide range of spices. The flavor of safridia is often said to be reminiscent of sardines.

The Black Sea sprat (Clupeonella cultriventris) is a small, pelagic fish species found in the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, and their surrounding waters. It belongs to the Clupeidae family, which includes herrings, sardines, and other similar fish.

The Black Sea sprat is a small fish, typically measuring u to 15 centimeters in length, with a slender, elongated body and a silvery color that helps it blend into its marine environment. The fish's scales are relatively large and easily detached.

This species is primarily found in the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, as well as the rivers and estuaries connected to these bodies of water. 

Carp, locally known as krap or šaran, is a freshwater fish that is endemic to Skadar Lake in southern Montenegro. Scientifically referred to as Cyprinus carpio, this fish is large and fatty, and it can reach up to 25-30 kg in weight.

Along with bleak, the Skadar Lake carp account for more than 70% of the total annual catch in the lake, and they are one of the most attractive species for sport fishing in the region. Highly prized and of great economic value in the country, the carp is caught in both deep and shallow waters during the carp fishing season, which starts from June 1st and lasts till March 1st, while fishing of carp during the spawning season (from March through May) is strictly forbidden.