Red Fish

See bag & size limits

The other target game species we target is the Red Fish! These Fish are very voracious and are characterized by literally eating everything. These guys will out your drag to the test and can be found in the shallows of our bay systems. They are quite the joy to hook into. Daily bag limit is three and they're quite tasty on the half shell.

Slot on these is 20-28 inches and you’re allowed two fish over 28 inches a year. Here at Wreck 'Em Outdoors, we keep slot redfish due to their voracious nature that affects trout fingerlings.

The most distinguishing mark on the red fish is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base. Having multiple spots is not uncommon for this fish but having no spots is extremely rare. The color of red fish ranges from a deep blackish, coppery color to nearly silver. The most common color is reddish-bronze. Red fish is a fast growing fish reaching approximately 11 inches and one pound in its first year, 17-22 inches and 3 1/2 pounds in two years, and 22-24 inches and 6-8 pounds in three years. The record red fish was 94 pounds and was caught on the East coast. The current Texas record is 59 1/2 pounds.