Species
Yellow-eye Mullet
Aldrichetta forsteri
Tier 4Eating6/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
7 waypoints~18–30 cm typical
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Overview: about yellow-eye mullet
Southern Australian estuary and bay mullet found from southern WA across to NSW. Targeted with small baits (worm, dough, prawn) under a float in berley trails, especially around jetties and rock walls. A great livebait and an underrated table fish when bled and iced fresh.
Biology: Yellow-eye Mullet size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 18–30 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg (max 1 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus, small invertebrates
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Southern Australia and NZ (Aldrichetta forsteri)
How to target: Yellow-eye Mullet angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bread dough on a tiny hook under a quill float at jetties and creek mouths
- small soft plastics and tiny flies on light tippet
- berley with bran and bread to hold a school
Best season: when to catch yellow-eye mullet in Australia
No seasonal pattern for yellow-eye mullet yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: yellow-eye mullet fishing spots in Australia
7 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for yellow-eye mullet across Australia, covering land-based fishing, beach fishing, surf fishing, estuary fishing and freshwater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.