Striped mulletin Florida (Gulf)
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The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for striped mullet in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Vessel limit 50 Sep 1-Jan 31, 100 Feb 1-Aug 31; local rules in Pinellas and Charlotte counties.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Mullet aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Open
How to tell it
Blunt head, faint stripes, jumps for no reason. More on the striped mullet page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Get the appStriped mullet in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for striped mullet in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many striped mullet can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
50 per person (all mullet species combined). It counts toward an aggregate: Mullet aggregate.
When is striped mullet season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) striped mullet rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.