Striped Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Also called flathead gray mullet, gray mullet, gray striped mullet
A silvery fish with distinctive dark horizontal stripes along its sides, commonly found in coastal waters. An important baitfish species that feeds primarily on algae and detritus.
Striped Mullet at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mugil cephalus
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- State record
- 11 lbs 15 oz
- Water
- Brackish
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and can move between saltwater and freshwater environments. Anglers typically catch them with cast nets or hook and line using small hooks and bread or algae baits, primarily for use as bait for larger gamefish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a striped mullet through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksStriped Mullet questions people ask
Striped Mullet is Mugil cephalus. Anglers also call it flathead gray mullet, gray mullet, gray striped mullet.
A typical striped mullet runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every striped mullet you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and can move between saltwater and freshwater environments. Anglers typically catch them with cast nets or hook and line using small hooks and bread or algae baits, primarily for use as bait for larger gamefish. It is a water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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