Grey Mullet
Mugil cephalus
FR Mulet à grosse tête · ES Mújol · PT Tainha-olhalvo · IT Cefalo comune · DE Große Meeräsche
Also known as: Flathead Grey MulletMújolMulet à grosse têteGroße MeeräscheCefalo comuneTainha-olhalvo
Surf/EstuaryShore
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/evening; calm days
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Also works from boat
Hot spot: Harbours, marinas, surf edges; 0–10 m. (boat marks deeper/offshore) · Timing: Evening/dawn; sight‑feeding in daylight on calm days. · Confidence booster: Strong in estuaries on flood; when the tide slows right down spotting fish with polarised glasses works.
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Float fishing60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Flat-headed globe-trotter with built-in sunglasses — my adipose eyelid says I've seen it all, from tropical rivers to hypersaline lagoons no other mullet dares...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryPier harborShallow water
Recommended baits
BreadWormsFly
Diet
DetritusAlgaePhytoplanktonSmall fish
Effective techniques
Sliding FloatFloat FishingSaltwater Fly
Gear
Best times
DawnDayFlooding tide
Its roe is made into bottarga, a Mediterranean delicacy.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, Mediterranean
Where they hang out
Harbours, estuaries, surf zones 0–10m
Prime time
Dawn/evening; calm days
Tide game
Strong in estuaries on flooding tide
What they're into
Bread, algae, harbour detritus
Temperature vibe
Best in mild–warm months; cold snaps shut down
Fave weather
After rain in estuaries good; spooked by wind/boat noise
Fun fact about me
Its roe is made into bottarga, a Mediterranean delicacy.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Often no EU MLS; local rules applyNational fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern