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Fish of South Padre Island

Gulf killifish (bull minnow)

Habitat, planning context and handling notes for gulf killifish (bull minnow).

Habitat

Gulf killifish (bull minnow) (Fundulus grandis). Flats, Baffin Bay, and channels.

Where to start

The source places this species in bay settings. all The source supports this as South Padre, Lower Laguna Madre, or nearby Gulf planning context. Treat the seasonal note as context, not a promise of a catch, open access or a particular day on the water.

Approach and bait

The inventory identifies bull minnows as trap or dip-net forage for flounder, trout, and redfish.

The source names Trap or dip-net forage used as a hardy live inshore bait. as gear or bait context. Confirm the current rules before using it.

Handling

Confirm current bait-collection devices and local access rules before collecting.

Sources and current rules

This guide draws on a secondary reference: secondary reference. Identify the animal before retention or collection, then check the current rules for the water and trip.