Golden Grey Mullet

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