Shore (from the rocks)
Striped red mullet
Salmonete · Mullus surmuletus
Reddish, two barbels under the chin, yellow flank stripes. A bottom feeder.
Best months
Apr–Nov
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Legal minimum size
15 cm
Portaria 484/2016/M (Anexo II)
Habitat
Sandy/mixed bottom near rock, harbours (Porto Moniz, Seixal, Santa Cruz).
Method
Light bottom rig, small hooks, worm/shrimp baits.
Legal sizes per Portaria 484/2016/M (Anexo II). Always confirm with the Direção Regional de Pescas.