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How to identify a Grey Mullet (Thinlip)

Grey Mullet (Thinlip) are found in coastal waters, reefs, estuaries, or open ocean depending on species. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Coastal waters, reefs, estuaries, or open ocean depending on species

Where to catch Grey Mullet (Thinlip)

• Mediterranean estuaries — all species we list for this fishery
• Atlantic Europe — all species we list for this fishery
• Gulf of Mexico — all species we list for this fishery
• Australian estuaries — all species we list for this fishery

Grey Mullet (Thinlip) by state

State season calendars that list Grey Mullet (Thinlip) — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Alabama — seasons, best months and licence info
• Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
• Louisiana — seasons, best months and licence info
• Mississippi — seasons, best months and licence info
• Texas — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Cut bait · live bait · jigs · and trolling lures suited to the target species

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with Grey Mullet (Thinlip):

• Grey Reef Shark — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Gulf Menhaden — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Haddock — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Hammerhead Shark (Great) — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Hogfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Horse-eye Jack — identification & profile (Saltwater)