Jupiter Inlet Mullet Run
Clear water and a well-known tarpon corridor — inlet structure where late-season pods and predators meet in Palm Beach County.
Updated September 26, 2026
About Jupiter Inlet
Jupiter Inlet is a scenic, clear-water pass marked by the historic lighthouse and Outstanding Natural Area. During the mullet run it becomes a tarpon and snook highway as bait funnels through Palm Beach County.
Timing typically runs later than NEFL — often mid-to-late fall as the migration's leading edge arrives from the Treasure Coast.
Why fish here during the run
- Clear water lets you sight-fish pods and rolling tarpon.
- Inlet + beach combo with iconic landmark access.
- Strong late-corridor opportunity before South Florida's peak.
Angler tips
- Polarized glasses help track bait and fish in clear water.
- Fish inlet corners on the falling tide; don't ignore adjacent beaches.
- Catch-and-release ethics matter — keep big tarpon in the water.
Access & conditions notes
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA, DuBois Park, and nearby beach accesses.
- Nearshore conditions often reference the Hollywood buoy corridor.
- Respect natural-area rules and limited parking on busy weekends.
Map pin: 26.9434°N, 80.0730°W · Jupiter Inlet; nearshore conditions via Hollywood buoy
Nearby beaches
Fort Pierce →
Treasure Coast inlet fishing with strong current and deep cuts — a natural staging area as pods leave the Space Coast and push south.
Fort Lauderdale →
Late-season South Florida surf — inlet edges and beach troughs as the migration's tail end loads the Broward coast.
Sebastian Inlet →
One of the state's most famous snook and tarpon inlets — a hard-charging pass where the mullet run turns into a feeding frenzy.