Striped mullet across North Carolina
Limits, records and where to find striped mullet.
- 100 a daydaily creel
Photo of Butner: EbonyEaton, CC BY-SA 4.0
striped mullet across North Carolina
Striped mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a saltwater species in North Carolina. Under NCWRC rules (inland and joint fishing waters (ncwrc, hook and line)), the creel is 100 a day and the size rule is no size limit.
NCDMF citation: No award given for this species.
North Carolina harvest rules for striped mullet
| Agency | Where | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCWRC | Inland and joint fishing waters (NCWRC, hook and line) | 100 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| NCDMF | Coastal and joint fishing waters including the Atlantic Ocean | 100 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
NCWRC 2026-27 digest and NCDMF proclamations. All North Carolina limits.
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A look around Striped mullet
Photo: Indy beetle, CC0 1.0
Photo: Eastward Gypsy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Indy beetle, CC0 1.0
Photo: Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick facts on striped mullet
What daily limit applies to striped mullet?
100 a day (Inland and joint fishing waters (NCWRC, hook and line)), size no size limit.
Does North Carolina keep a record for striped mullet?
No record is on the state tables.
Where do North Carolina anglers find striped mullet?
Agency notes are above.
Are striped mullet stocked in North Carolina?
The 2026 list does not include it.
How do I recognize striped mullet?
Scientific name Mugil cephalus.
In which months may I keep striped mullet?
open all year unless closed by proclamation
Do I need a CRFL for striped mullet?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Which captains run trips for striped mullet?
No operator names it; try the guides page.
Hunt for striped mullet
Every water named here has a page with ramps and limits.