Species
Sea Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Also known as bully mullet · river mullet · hardgut mullet
Tier 1Eating6/10light tackleNSWVICQLDSAWANT
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about sea mullet
The big mullet of east-coast estuaries and surf gutters, with autumn schools running north up the NSW and QLD coast forming one of the great annual fishery events. Targeted with bread, dough and small flies in estuaries; also one of the best bait species going for jewfish and flathead.
Biology: Sea Mullet size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 80 cm)
- Weight
- 0.6–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus, plankton
- Global range
- Cosmopolitan
How to target: Sea Mullet angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bread or dough on small hooks in shallow estuary water
- berleyed with bran for fly fishing
- cast nets in tidal creeks
Best season: when to catch sea mullet in Australia
- NSW
- Mar-Jun (annual run)
- QLD
- Mar-Jun
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
Where to catch: sea mullet fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for sea mullet yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.