Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Mullet over 12 in may not be taken from public waters or possessed on board a boat during Oct, Nov, Dec, and Jan.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
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.
Striped mullet in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped mullet in Texas?
No size limit (over 12 in may not be taken or possessed on a boat Oct 1 – Jan 31).
How many striped mullet can you keep in Texas?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Mullet: all species, their hybrids and subspecies aggregate.
When is striped mullet season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record striped mullet?
10.38 lb, Upper Laguna Madre (2009).
How current is this Texas striped mullet rule?
Source: TPWD 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.
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