[PeateyB]

Was out setting a creel from the shore between Hopeman and Lossie and spotted two fish drifting about the rocks.

Probably about 40-50cm and around 2lbs. I think they are probably mullet but not certain. Can anyone confirm Mullet in the area or suggest what they might be?

I took the photos through my polarised sunglasses so they are not great but if you zoom in I think you can see some lateral stripes.

 

[gmcalister]

Looking at the shape I’d say they’re mullet.

 

[flappyfish]

Looks like seaweed.

 

[codboy66]

Was out setting a creel from the shore between Hopeman and Lossie and spotted two fish drifting about the rocks.

Probably about 40-50cm and around 2lbs. I think they are probably mullet but not certain. Can anyone confirm Mullet in the area or suggest what they might be?

I took the photos through my polarised sunglasses so they are not great but if you zoom in I think you can see some lateral stripes. View attachment 1291249 View attachment 1291251

Very hard to tell from the pictures.
Could be sea-trout......I've seen them mill around the margins before, close in like that.
Seen them numerous places doing that, barely couple of feet of water over their backs.

 

[fish fanatic]

Every chance they could be mullet.
Small groups spotted at Portnockie harbour lately.

 

[hopeful]

They're definitely Mullet, blunt head shape and lateral stripes.