Little fish fact
A small coastal detail to remember: Grey mullet are found in estuaries and harbours and less likely at sea as they prefer shallow waters.
Fishing for Golden Grey Mullet
Bait - sweetcorn, small pieces of prawn, bread
Method - small hook and float
Good places to catch thick lipped grey mullet in Cornwall are the Hayle estuary, Helford river, Falmouth, Flushing and Charlestown
Identification
Very similar to the thick lipped grey mullet with the addition of golden patches on their cheeks - i.e small flattened head with small mouth. Thick lips and small eyes. Two dorsal fins with spines. The top is greenish and turns to silver grey at the sides with a white belly.
Length
Length is 40-50cm
Breeding Time
July - Nov
Latin Names
Order - Perciformes
Latin Name - liza aurata
Family - Mugilidae
Habitat
Grey mullet are found in estuaries and harbours and less likely at sea as they prefer shallow waters.
Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes
Grey mullet is a good eating fish
