The Redfish, also known as red drum, can be found in the Atlantic Ocean along the East Coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico.

Redfish will typically spawn in late summer to fall near the shorelines. The young will stay mostly in bays and marshes until they reach about 3-6 years old. They can live up to 40+ years.

The redfish diet consists of mostly small fish such as Menhaden, Shrimp, Mud Minnows and crabs. While red drum typically only grow to about 20 to 30 inches, they can reach monster sizes up to 5 feet long weighing up to 90 pounds. They can live up to and over 40 years old. In 1984 a redfish measuring 59 inches and weighing 94 lbs 2 oz. was caught off the coast of North Carolina setting a world record.

How to catch redfish is with tackle and techniques ranging from light spinning gear to heavy bottom rigs. They can be caught using both live bait and artificial lures. For live bait small crabs, menhaden, shrimp or mud minnows work well. Artificial lures such as jigs and crankbaits will also help land you some redfish.