Do Mullet Live in Florida Waters?

Yes. Florida's warm coastal waters, extensive estuaries, lagoons, and bays provide ideal habitat for several mullet species (family Mugilidae), including the striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) and white mullet (Mugil curema).

Ecology & Fishing

• Found in shallow, brackish, and marine waters.
• Feed on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.
• Popular sport fish; caught with cast nets, hook-and-line (shrimp, worms), or during seasonal "mullet runs" in fall.
• Important prey for larger gamefish (snook, tarpon, redfish) and birds.