Species
Sand Mullet
Myxus elongatus
Tier 3Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWATAS
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about sand mullet
Small estuary and surf mullet of southern Australia, often the most common mullet in bays and lower estuaries. Caught on tiny baits or cast nets and prized as flathead and jew bait. Less commonly eaten than sea mullet.
Biology: Sand Mullet size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Beach, Estuary
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Sand Mullet angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small hooks on bread
- cast nets in estuary shallows
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