Mullet
Chelon labrosus
FR Mulet lippu · ES Muble · PT Tainha-liça · IT Cefalo bosega · DE Dicklippige Meeräsche
Also known as: Thick-lipped Grey Mulletthick-lipped grey mulletThicklip Grey MulletMubleMulet lippuDicklippige MeeräscheCefalo bosegaTainha-liça
Surf/EstuaryShoreBoat
Score
—
Prime time
Evening/dawn; sight‑feeding in daylight on calm days.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Float fishing60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Thick-lipped harbour regular — I've got fat rubbery lips built for scraping algae off rocks and pontoons, and if you've caught a mullet in Ireland, it was probably me.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryPier harborShallow water
Recommended baits
BreadPrawnsShellfish
Diet
AlgaeDetritusPhytoplanktonZooplankton
Effective techniques
Sliding FloatFloat FishingSaltwater Fly
Gear
Best times
DawnFlooding tideSlack water
Grey mullet often leap clear of water for no obvious reason.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Harbours, marinas, surf edges; 0–10 m. (shore accessible range)
Prime time
Evening/dawn; sight‑feeding in daylight on calm days.
Tide game
Strong in estuaries on flood; when the tide slows right down spotting fish with polarised glasses works.
What they're into
Bread, tiny worms, harbour detritus
Temperature vibe
Best in mild–warm months; cold snaps shut them down.
Fave weather
After rain/run‑off they graze hard in estuaries; strong winds spook shoals.
Fun fact about me
Grey mullet often leap clear of water for no obvious reason.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Local restrictions possible; avoid polluted harbours for consumption.Municipal/port by‑laws; national fisheries sites.
Looking after them
Least Concern
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