Red Drum Fishing
Sciaenops Ocellatus
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30-59 inch
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9.9-44 lb
Red Drum, also known as Redfish, are found in the warm coastal waters and estuaries of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. They have a copper-bronze body with a distinctive black spot near the tail. Red Drum are strong fighters and feed on crustaceans and small fish. They are highly prized by anglers for their size and flavorful meat.
Lures & Baits
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plugs
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spoons
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saltwater live baits
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crabs
Fishing Tips
- Water type: salt
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, Wide Gap Hook, J-hook, Jighead, Circle hook, Worm hook
- Hook size: 1/0 - 6/0
How to Catch Red Drum
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drift fishing
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jigging
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fly fishing
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still fishing
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surf casting
Where to Catch Red Drum
Best Fishing Spots for Red Drum
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Venice Marina (Mississippi River Delta)
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Boca Grande Pass
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Mustang Beach Airport, Port Aransas
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San Luis Pass
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
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Flamingo (Florida Bay/Everglades)
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
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Fort Pierce Inlet
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Port Mansfield
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Tampa Bay
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Charlotte Harbor
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Folly Beach
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Charleston Harbor
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Sarasota Bay
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The Pass In Orange Beach
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Pensacola Bay
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Atlantic Ocean (Virginia and North Carolina) and Chesapeake Bay
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Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas