Red Drum (Redfish) (Sciaenops ocellatus) — sea-fishing target species in Texas Coast

Red Drum (Redfish) in Texas Coast

Sciaenops ocellatus

USA — Texas

Red Drum (Redfish) in Texas Coast, USA — Texas: peak season Sep-Nov. Typical marks: hyper-saline lagoon, surf beach, bay.

Season in Texas Coast

Peak
Sep-Nov
Good
May-Aug
Possible
Dec-Apr

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Lugworm, Ragworm, Prawn / Shrimp
Top techniques
Float fishing

About this coast

Typical marks
hyper-saline lagoon, surf beach, bay, jetty, oil rig (offshore)
Tidal character
Microtidal (small tidal range)
Water character
Subtropical waters (22–27 °C summer peak)

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