Striped Mullet Fishing in Virginia
When striped mullet are caught across Virginia, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Striped Mullet catch through the year
Recreational catch in Virginia by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching striped mullet in Virginia
Striped Mullet catches in Virginia run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 93% 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and May-Jun. 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 Virginia?+
Across Virginia, about 93% of the striped mullet caught are kept and 7% are released. That works out to roughly 158K kept and 12K released in 2024.
How many striped mullet are caught in Virginia?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 171K striped mullet caught by recreational anglers in Virginia in 2024, making it the #24 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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