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Mugil niger |
August: The black mullet continues to forage in coastal areas, activity remains high.
Safe for humans. Found in warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Popular among local fishermen and markets.
Inhabits brackish and coastal waters. Often forms schools in bays and river mouths.
Bottom fishing and float fishing Fishing in coastal zones, river mouths, and lagoons Using small baits like worms, mollusks, and roe
Active in morning and evening hours. Prefers shallow waters with muddy or sandy bottoms.
5 August 2025 Good bite
6 August 2025 Good bite
7 August 2025 Good bite
8 August 2025 Good bite
9 August 2025 Good bite
10 August 2025 Good bite
11 August 2025 Good bite
6 August 2025 Good bite
7 August 2025 Good bite
8 August 2025 Good bite
9 August 2025 Good bite
10 August 2025 Good bite
11 August 2025 Good bite
Meat is firm, tasty, with a slight marine aroma. Easy to gut, bones medium-sized. Has commercial importance.
Fillet: Frying, baking, grilling
Whole fish: Smoking, salting
Whole fish: Smoking, salting
Fried flathead grey mullet (Frying)
Fillet fried with spices
Fillet fried with spices
1. Salt and pepper the fillet.
2. Fry in pan until golden brown.
2. Fry in pan until golden brown.
Baked flathead grey mullet with herbs (Baking)
Good for whole fish with lemon and herbs
Good for whole fish with lemon and herbs
1. Rub fish with spices and herbs.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes.
Smoked flathead grey mullet (Smoking)
Cold smoking adds delicate flavor
Cold smoking adds delicate flavor
1. Salt fish for 8–10 hours.
2. Cold smoke for 6–8 hours.
2. Cold smoke for 6–8 hours.