Florida Mullet Run Guide

Everything you need to fish the fall run — the science behind the migration, where to stand, what’s legal, and how to hook up.

Biology

What Triggers the Florida Mullet Run

The migration biology behind the run — the species, the environmental cues, and the north-to-south timing that drives everything else on this site.

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Locations

Florida Mullet Run Inlets & Beaches Guide

Inlet-by-inlet breakdown of the Atlantic migration corridor, from Mickler's Landing down to Miami Beach — the choke points where predators pin the bait.

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Locations

The Gulf Coast Mullet Run: How It Differs and How We Score It

On the Gulf, mullet don't parade down the beach — they stage in bays and rivers, then leave through the passes. Here's what triggers the exit, where it happens, and how the Gulf score works.

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Regulations

Florida Mullet & Gamefish Regulations

A plain-English overview of FWC mullet rules and the catch-and-release ethics that keep the run healthy. Always confirm current limits before you fish.

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Tactics

Mullet Run Tactics & Gear

How to fish the blitz — matching the bait, working the edges of a pod, and the surf setup that lands tarpon, snook, and sharks from the beach.

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Locations

Mullet Run Timing by Coast: When the Run Peaks Where You Fish

Station-by-station peak windows for the Atlantic and Gulf runs, why the Gulf runs later, and how weather can move the dates in any given year.

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Tactics

How to Throw a Cast Net for Mullet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Choosing a net, loading it, and throwing a clean, full circle from the beach or a seawall. Includes the common mistakes that cause pancakes, plus how to fish a pod of mullet during the run.

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Ready to get on the fish?

Check live conditions, open a beach guide, gear up, or book a captain who's already on the bait.