Striped Mullet Fishing in Georgia
When striped mullet are caught across Georgia, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Striped Mullet catch through the year
Recreational catch in Georgia by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching striped mullet in Georgia
Striped Mullet catches in Georgia run hardest around Nov-Dec, with the strongest two-month windows in Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 35% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Georgia fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch striped mullet in Georgia?+
Catches peak around Nov-Dec (November and December). The strongest two-month windows are Nov-Dec and Sep-Oct. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release striped mullet in Georgia?+
Across Georgia, about 35% of the striped mullet caught are kept and 65% are released. That works out to roughly 29K kept and 53K released in 2024.
How many striped mullet are caught in Georgia?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 82K striped mullet caught by recreational anglers in Georgia in 2024, making it the #22 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this striped mullet data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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