Species guide
How to catch Goldspot mullet
Planiliza parsia
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterMugilidae
The Goldspot mullet is a small, fusiform fish notable for its gold spotting. It inhabits freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments, including rice fields. This species grazes on aquatic plants and is not considered a gamefish.
Where they live
Found in shallow waters up to 10 meters deep across freshwater, brackish, and saltwater habitats in the Indian Ocean region, often in rice fields.
Typical size
Up to about 24 cm
What they eat
- aquatic plants
Best baits
- plant-based baits
- algae
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- light spoons
How to fish for them
- casting near vegetation
- float fishing
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