The Florida Mullet Run: Nature’s Saltwater Spectacle
Every fall, one of the most exciting and visually stunning natural events unfolds along Florida’s coastline, the Florida Mullet Run. Millions of mullet gather into massive schools, migrating southward as the waters cool and daylight shortens. This incredible display of nature draws not only anglers but also some of the ocean’s most powerful predators.
What is the Mullet Run?
The mullet run is an annual migration where finger mullet. Juvenile mullet measuring 3–7 inches, travel in tight schools along the Atlantic coast. Triggered by seasonal changes, this migration is essentially a survival tactic, with mullet moving south toward warmer waters.
When and Where Does It Happen?
The mullet run typically begins in September and continues through November, with the heaviest activity often peaking in October. Starting along the east coast of Florida, mullet can be seen pushing south from the Space Coast down through Palm Beach and into the Florida Keys. Inlets, beaches, and estuaries become staging grounds for some of the best inshore fishing opportunities of the year.
Why It’s Special for Anglers
When mullet schools move through, they attract some of Florida’s most sought-after gamefish. Snook, redfish, and speckled trout explode through the schools in shallow water, while tarpon, the “Silver Kings," crash the surface in acrobatic feeding frenzies. Offshore, predators like sharks and jacks also join the hunt, making every cast full of potential.
For anglers, the mullet run is more than just fishing, it’s about being immersed in a wild, adrenaline-pumping natural event where bait, predators, and opportunity all collide.
Matching the Hatch with the FishLab Hard Swimbait
To take full advantage of the mullet run, it’s essential to “match the hatch.” That’s where the FishLab Hard Swimbait comes in. Launched in 2024 and awarded Best in Category for New Saltwater Hardbait at ICAST, this bait was designed with realism, durability, and performance in mind.
The Hard Swimbait is now available in four mullet patterns, making it a perfect tool during the mullet run. These natural, lifelike finishes combined with the bait’s realistic swimming action make it irresistible to predatory fish crashing schools of bait along Florida’s coast.
Whether you’re targeting tarpon under bridges at night, snook ambushing bait along the beaches, or redfish in the inlets, the FishLab Hard Swimbait gives you the edge during this once-a-year migration.
Don’t Miss Out
The Florida Mullet Run is an unforgettable experience for every angler, and with the FishLab Hard Swimbait in mullet patterns, you’ll have the perfect bait to match nature’s greatest show.
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