They return each fall to spawn in the inlets, passes and bays linking the inshore and offshore waters.Īdult redfish can live a long time, with large breeders reaching ages between 20-30 years-old. Upon reaching sexual maturity, about 4 years old and approximately 30 inches in length, redfish migrate to offshore waters to live out the remainder of their life. A three-year-old redfish will be in the mid 20 inch range and weigh approximately four-six pounds. As they grow bigger their diet changes very little in terms of food, but rather, the size of baits consumed. As they move into their second year of life they increase their size to about 20 inches and weigh approximately two-three pounds. Young redfish feed mainly on crustaceans like small shrimp and crabs, with the occasional baitfish and worms they find burrowed in the bottom. During the first year of their life, redfish reach about 12 inches in length and weigh approximately one-two pounds. Primarily spending the early years of their life inshore, redfish find homes in estuaries, bays, and brackish waters. Rarely does the redfish have zero spots on their tail. Depending on their genetics, they may also have multiple spots on their tail and body.
Depending on water quality, they can appear lighter in color.
When looking at a picture of a Redfish you will see a prominent large black spot on the tail, they will be copper/bronze in color and have large scales.
Sciaenops ocellatus, better known around Florida as the “Redfish.” They are members of the drum family and are close cousins to the sea trout, black drum, and croaker.
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