MotorBoatin Co

Charlotte Harbor species

RedfishRed Drum

Redfish identification

Identification plate · lifestyle / catch photo slot later

Keeper / slot
Slot ~18–27" (verify current FWC)
Trophy ref
27"+ / bull red
Season
Typically available year-round — verify bag/slot
Yield / value
~2.5 lb · $15/lb

How to recognize it

Bronze-copper body, one or more black spots at the tail base.

Where you’ll find it

Grass flats, mangrove edges, oyster bars, moving water.

Prototype facts. Check current FWC seasons, slots and bag limits before you keep anything. Comparable seafood value is not resale value.