UTERStriped mullet fishing in Florida's Big Bend
In Florida's Big Bend, striped mullet peak November–December and are around year-round, spawning in November–December, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. November: Roe mullet schooling on the flats and river mouths.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Striped mullet in Florida's Big Bend, month by month
- JanuaryLeaving
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilAround
- MayAround
- JuneAround
- JulyAround
- AugustAround
- SeptemberAround
- OctoberArriving
- NovemberSpawningRoe mullet schooling on the flats and river mouths.
- DecemberSpawningSpawning runs offshore.
Where to fish striped mullet near Steinhatchee, Cedar Key, Crystal River
A hundred miles of undeveloped coast: vast turtle-grass flats, limestone rock piles and ledges in ten feet of clear water, spring-fed rivers, oyster bars and salt marsh. No passes, no barrier islands — the Gulf just starts.
Fish Scouter charts 6,872 grass flat, 95 pass / inlet, 44 mangrove shoreline, 2 beach / surf spots in the The Big Bend & Nature Coast map area — the kinds striped mullet hold on.
What to use for striped mullet
- Hook#8–#1
- Braid10–15 lb
Feeds in 55–92°F water, best at 65–85°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch striped mullet in Florida's Big Bend?
Peak season is November–December, with fish spawning in November–December (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Striped mullet are here year-round. November: Roe mullet schooling on the flats and river mouths.
Where do striped mullet hold in Florida's Big Bend?
Look on grass flat, mangrove shoreline, channel edge — around Steinhatchee, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Homosassa.
What is the best bait for striped mullet in Florida's Big Bend?
Tackle: hook #8–#1, braid 10–15 lb.
What are the rules for striped mullet in Florida's Big Bend?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and change — read the current rule at https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/ before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/.
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