UTERStriped mullet fishing in Biscayne Bay
In Biscayne Bay, striped mullet peak October and are around year-round, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. October: The run arrives in Dade and Broward — the peak is October.
The run arrives in Dade and Broward — the peak is October.
Striped mullet in Biscayne Bay, month by month
- JanuaryAround
- FebruaryAround
- MarchAround
- AprilAround
- MayAround
- JuneAround
- JulyAround
- AugustAround
- SeptemberArriving
- OctoberPeakThe run arrives in Dade and Broward — the peak is October.
- NovemberLeaving
- DecemberAround
Where to fish striped mullet near Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami
Biscayne Bay's grass flats and the finger channels between them, the bayside mangrove shorelines of the national park, the inlets (Government Cut, Haulover, Port Everglades), and the reef line within a couple of miles of the beach.
Fish Scouter charts 478 grass flat, 135 mangrove shoreline, 20 beach / surf, 18 pass / inlet, 1 channel edge spots in the Miami & Biscayne Bay 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 Biscayne Bay?
Peak season is October. Striped mullet are here year-round. October: The run arrives in Dade and Broward — the peak is October.
Where do striped mullet hold in Biscayne Bay?
Look on grass flat, pass / inlet, beach / surf, channel edge — around Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami, Haulover, Fort Lauderdale.
What is the best bait for striped mullet in Biscayne Bay?
Tackle: hook #8–#1, braid 10–15 lb.
What are the rules for striped mullet in Biscayne Bay?
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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