Saltwater
Redfish (Red Drum)
Sciaenops ocellatus
- Peak season
- Fall
- Length range
- 30–120 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–25 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–40 m
Habitat
Shallow coastal flats, marshes, and estuaries along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Tails in skinny water.
Behavior
Sight-fishing favourite that roots for crabs and shrimp on grass flats. Identified by tail-spot and copper colour.
Best techniques
- Sight casting with gold spoons
- Soft plastic on jig head
- Live shrimp under popping cork
- Fly fishing on flats
