Open Year-Round

Sea Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Also known as: Mullet, Bully Mullet, Poddies (juveniles)

DPIRD Category Other Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★★☆☆☆
Sea Mullet

Regulations & Limits

OTHER FINFISH

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
South Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
Gascoyne OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Part of mullet group (Family Mugilidae)
  • No minimum size

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size40 cm
Max Size60 cm
Typical Weight1 kg
Max Weight4 kg

Habitat

Where: Estuaries, harbours, coastal waters, river mouths

Depth: 0-20m

ID Features: Silver-grey, blue-green back, large scales, small mouth, forked tail

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 12 – 22°C

How to Catch Sea Mullet

1

Float fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE0.6-1 / 3-6kg
  • Leader: 10-15lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Not typically caught on lures

Best Baits

  • Bread
  • Dough
  • Weed
  • Prawns

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Good

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Smoked, fried, baked

The Fight

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Strong for size, good sport light gear

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