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| Category |
Redfish |
| Species |
Red Drum |
| Scientific Name |
Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Other Names |
Red Drum, Red Bass, Channel Bass, Puppy Drum
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| Freshwater |
No |
| Saltwater |
Yes |
| Habitat |
Larger adults prefer deeper water, either in bays or offshore.
Those fish inhabiting shallower water show a preference for rock, shell beds, or grassy areas.
Expect to find smaller fish roaming into coastal rivers and creeks.
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| Size |
Average in most areas is 5-20 lbs,
but 30 lbs are fairly frequent catches and stripers can exceed 50 lbs on occasion.
In the past fish from 75 to 100 lbs were recorded.
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| Record |
94 lbs 2 oz |
| Angling Qualities |
Very popular gamefish, willing to take a variety of natural and artificial baits.
Particularly fun to catch in shallow water where sight fishing is possible.
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