Striped mullet

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Mugil cephalus

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Peak months
Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Typical depth
Typical size
commonly up to 3 pounds
Catch minimum
National record

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Overview

Habitat summary
Coastal waters
Diet
feed on algae, decaying matter and other tiny marine life.
Aliases
Mullet
Water type
saltwater

When to fish

Peak months
Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Good months
Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Seasonality
Coastal waters Adult striped mullet migrate offshore in large schools to spawn. Juveniles migrate inshore at about 1 inch in size, moving far up tidal creeks. · FWC Where-to-Fish best times (regional): Fall-early winter
Migration notes
curema (both have a black blotch at base of pectoral fin and lack dark stripes) Size: Common to 3 pounds Coastal waters Adult striped mullet migrate offshore in large schools to spawn. Juveniles migrate inshore at about 1 inch in size, moving far up tidal creeks.
Tide effect
fall emigration from rivers/estuaries

Where to fish

Habitat summary
Coastal waters
Habitat zone
nearshore
Fishing zone
inshore

How to catch

Techniques
cast net schools; use as live/dead bait for snook/tarpon/reds

Bait & lures

Preferred bait
primarily cast-netted as bait; not a typical hook species

Size

Typical size
commonly up to 3 pounds

Records

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Related states & places

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Boat ramps — Florida

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Bait shops — Florida

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Related species

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