Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
FR Rouget grondin · ES Salmonete de roca · PT Salmonete-legítimo · IT Triglia di scoglio · DE Rotbarbe
Also known as: Salmonete-vermelhoSalmonete de rocaRouget grondinRotbarbeTriglia di scoglioSalmonete-legítimo
BenthicShoreBoat
Score
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Prime time
Daytime; dawn on calm, clear days.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Float fishing80%
Preferred seabed
Mixed
Findr bio
Daytime feeder; dawn on calm, clear days is best. Small worms and a tide nudge — say no more...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
PrawnsWorms
Diet
AmphipodsShrimpPolychaete wormsSmall fishCrab
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning LedgerSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
Romans displayed them alive at banquets before serving.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean, Bay of Biscay
Where they hang out
Sandy/muddy bays 5–50 m; often close in. (shore accessible range)
Prime time
Daytime; dawn on calm, clear days.
Tide game
Moderate; flooding tide over clean sand best.
What they're into
Small worms, shrimps; uses barbels to root crustaceans.
Temperature vibe
Warm‑water preference; summer–autumn peak.
Fave weather
Settled, clear water ideal; heavy swell suppresses feeding.
Fun fact about me
Romans displayed them alive at banquets before serving.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Minimum sizes common; verify locally.Spain MAPA/CCAA; France OFB; Portugal DGRM.
Looking after them
Least Concern