Saltwater
Striped Red Mullet
Mullus surmuletus
Hebrew name: ברבוניה מפוספסת
- Peak season
- Spring through Fall (April-October)
- Length range
- 10–30 cm
- Weight range
- 0.05–0.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–80 m
Minimum size: 11 cm
Measured from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail, fish lying flat. Release anything shorter at once.
- Per Fisheries Regulations, 1937, First Addendum, January 7, 2025
Habitat
Rocky and mixed bottoms with algae cover at 5-80 m depth. Prefers harder substrate than red mullet.
Behavior
Active forager that uses barbels to detect prey in crevices and among rocks. Often found in small groups near reef edges.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with ragworm near rocks
- Light bottom rig with shrimp
- Small baited hooks on paternoster
- Micro jigs near structure
