Striped mulletin North Carolina
Mugil cephalus
The rule in North Carolina
North Carolina’s own rule for striped mullet in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Vessel limit is 100 per angler up to a maximum of 400 per vessel.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Mullet (striped + white combined).
NC DMF 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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What is the size limit for striped mullet in North Carolina?
No size limit.
How many striped mullet can you keep in North Carolina?
100/day (striped and white mullet combined); vessel max 400. It counts toward an aggregate: Mullet (striped + white combined).
When is striped mullet season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this North Carolina striped mullet rule?
Source: NC DMF 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.