Sebastian Inlet Mullet Run
One of the state's most famous snook and tarpon inlets — a hard-charging pass where the mullet run turns into a feeding frenzy.
Updated September 26, 2026
About Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet State Park straddles Brevard and Indian River counties. The pass is a premier choke point: bait pours through, and snook, tarpon, jacks, and sharks set up on the rocks and beach corners.
When the run is hot here, it is one of the highest-percentage shore destinations on the Atlantic coast.
Why fish here during the run
- Legendary reputation for big snook and beach tarpon during the run.
- State park access on both north and south shores of the inlet.
- Strong mid-to-late Space Coast timing as pods push south.
Angler tips
- North and south jetties fish differently by tide — rotate with the flow.
- Live mullet or large swimbaits on stout leaders are the standard.
- Park early; peak October weekends fill up fast.
Access & conditions notes
- Sebastian Inlet State Park — day-use fees, parking, and jetty walkways.
- Nearshore conditions via the Fort Pierce buoy corridor.
- Watch footing on wet rocks and respect park fishing rules.
Map pin: 27.8609°N, 80.4483°W · Sebastian Inlet; nearshore conditions via Fort Pierce buoy
Nearby beaches
Cocoa Beach →
Miles of wadeable Space Coast surf — watch the birds, walk the beach, and intercept pods as the migration threads the mid-latitude corridor.
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.
Jupiter Inlet →
Clear water and a well-known tarpon corridor — inlet structure where late-season pods and predators meet in Palm Beach County.