The sides of the head may have a yellowish tinge. The black mullet are more abundant here. Their coloration is very similar to the white mullet, although the dot at the base of the pectoral fin appears more bluish. Their scales are fairly large with dark centers. The mullet, being vegetarians, are not easily caught by hook and line.
Some people have have luck with cornmeal balls.
Cast nets and gill nets are used to catch mullet. The fish frequently jumps out of the water. No one knows for certain why. Theories range from jumping for joy, avoiding predators, cleaning their gill rakers, and ridding their bodies of parasites. Inc. Copyright 1995 Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation.