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Thicklip grey mullet

Chelon labrosus

Family
Mugilidae
Max Length
75 cm
Max Weight
4.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
44

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Bread flake

    Soak in milk for extra attraction.

  • Maggots

    Effective when fished on a small hook.

  • Worms (ragworms, earthworms)

    Good all-round bait near estuaries.

  • Shrimp (peeled)

    Effective when fished close to the seabed.

Artificial Lures

  • Illex Stream Shad 75Soft Plastic Swimbait

    Work it slowly near the surface.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow

    Twitch retrieve mimics small fish.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7Minnow

    Suspending action can trigger strikes.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia Longue #1Spinner

    Cast and retrieve steadily in clear water.

    Buy

Techniques

When fishing for mullet, try using a long, light rod and a small float to present your bait naturally; also, chumming the water with bread can attract mullet to your fishing spot.

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Where to Find Thicklip grey mullet

England, United Kingdom5 spotsIlles Balears, Spain4 spotsCymru / Wales, United Kingdom3 spotsEuskadi, Spain3 spotsSardigna/Sardegna, Italy1 spotsMarche, Italy1 spotsΚύπρος, United Kingdom1 spotsAndalucía, Spain1 spotsFrance métropolitaine, France1 spotsDubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Thicklip grey mullet?+

Popular baits for Thicklip grey mullet include Bread flake, Maggots, Worms (ragworms, earthworms), Shrimp (peeled), Illex Stream Shad 75. Tip: When fishing for mullet, try using a long, light rod and a small float to present your bait naturally; also, chumming the water with bread can attract mullet to your fishing spot.

Where can I catch Thicklip grey mullet?+

Thicklip grey mullet can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Illes Balears, Spain; Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 44 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Thicklip grey mullet get?+

Thicklip grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) can reach up to 75 cm in length and 4.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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