{"id":27882,"date":"2021-06-04T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=27882"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:16:51","slug":"florida-redfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-redfish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fish for Redfish in Florida: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\">Fishing in Florida<\/a> is fantastic. Nearly every bucket-list species calls its diverse waters home, including pelagic fish, bottom feeders, and a variety of inshore favorites. And while we&#8217;re on the topic of inshore favorites, there&rsquo;s one fish that stands out from the rest. That&rsquo;s right, we&rsquo;re talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/redfish\/us\/FL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Florida Redfish<\/a>! This species is considered the ultimate inshore game fish, and for good reason.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/pu7aloyf0d.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='pu7aloyf0d']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/pu7aloyf0d\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"pu7aloyf0d\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Reliable, available, and delicious. These are just some of the things that make Florida Redfish a favorite target among anglers. Aside from being delicious to eat, they provide a great bite that&#039;s suitable for both beginners and experts.\r\n\r\nWhat&#039;s more, you&#039;ll find them in waters across the Sunshine State year round.\r\n\r\nAnd if you&#039;re lucky enough to catch one, it won&#039;t take you long to discover why Redfish are considered a top and short target. In this video, we&#039;ll give you the facts you need to know to make the most out of your Florida Redfish fishing adventure. If you&#039;d like to see more videos like this one, be sure to like and subscribe below. First things first, you&#039;ll need to decide where to go. Luckily, that&#039;s not hard in Florida. You&#039;ll find Redfish along\r\n\r\nthe state&#039;s grassy shorelines, shallow flats, and sandbars.\r\n\r\nThey&#039;re also found in the surf spanning nearly the entire Gulf Coast line, not to mention the Atlantic Coast and even some coastal rivers and streams. Redfish reside in the state&#039;s waters year round.\r\n\r\nThey&#039;ll occupy different areas and depths at different times of the year, though, so seasonality is an important factor to consider.\r\n\r\nSo when&#039;s the best time to fish?\r\n\r\nAnglers looking for a battle will tell you it&#039;s the late summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIt&#039;s at this time they&#039;re spawning, which means they&#039;re big, aggressive, and ready to bite. This is your opportunity to catch big bull Redfish. Since the fish move out of the shallow flats and into deeper inlets and passes during this time, your best bet is to hop aboard a fishing charter and explore the central and northeastern reaches of the state.\r\n\r\nIf the size of the fish doesn&#039;t matter much to you, the spring and winter months also provide plenty of action in Southern Florida&#039;s flats.\r\n\r\nAnother benefit of catching smaller fish, they make for the best eating. So if you&#039;ve got a meal on your mind, this is the best time to go.\r\n\r\nFishing in shallower waters also has the added benefit of allowing you to try out a few different techniques, which leads us to our next point.\r\n\r\nHow exactly can you catch Redfish? There&#039;s\r\n\r\nmore than one way to go Redfish, but shallow water anglers in particular won&#039;t wanna miss out on sight casting and fly fishing.\r\n\r\nThe clarity of the water in the flats is one of the things that makes fishing for Redfish so good in Florida, especially since being able to spot your target before casting is essential when using these techniques.\r\n\r\nDon&#039;t worry though, you won&#039;t need a complicated setup to hook into fish.\r\n\r\nAll kinds of tackle can be successfully used for various sizes of Redfish. Generally, a light to medium outfit does the trick, whether you&#039;re fly fishing, casting, or drifting.\r\n\r\nChoosing bait is even easier since Redfish will latch on to just about anything. From live bait like shrimp and mullet to artificials including spoons and top water plugs and plenty in between. So now that you&#039;ve got gear, location, and seasonality covered, there&#039;s just a few more things left to go over.\r\n\r\nFlorida&#039;s fisheries are so good in large part thanks to regulations that encourage reproduction and curb overfishing. This applies to Redfish too.\r\n\r\nBag and size limits aren&#039;t just the law. They also keep Florida&#039;s fisheries thriving.\r\n\r\nKeep in mind that limits may vary depending on which of the three Redfish management zones you&#039;re fishing.\r\n\r\nThis also applies to closed seasons, catch and release regulations, and other factors, so staying up to date is important.\r\n\r\nFor even more detailed information, you can check out our full blog post by hitting the link in the description box.\r\n\r\nLet us know what Florida Redfishing looks like to you by sharing your top spots, techniques, and tips to plan the perfect trip by leaving a comment below.\r\n\r\nAnd speaking of planning your trip, that&#039;s why we&#039;re here. FishingBooker will help you find the charter that&#039;s right for you and your family.\r\n\r\nWith hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money and experience an exciting day on the water. So be sure to head over to fishing booker dot com, take a look at some of the charters in the area, and start planning your Florida Redfish adventure today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">Redfish deliver in both numbers and size. Depending on the time of year, you&rsquo;ll come across either massive Bull Reds or encounter multiple hook ups in a single trip. The fact that they&#8217;ll take to almost any bait makes them a great target for novices. At the same time, they&rsquo;re strong and make short but bullish runs. This gives even the most experienced anglers a rush.<\/p><p>Florida&rsquo;s terrain also happens to be a great place to hook &lsquo;em. They prefer shallow flats, grassy shorelines, mangroves, and oyster beds &ndash; which you&rsquo;ll find plenty of in the Sunshine State. Factor in their annual migration to the coast, and an adventure to the Gulf or Atlantic could also put you on fish. In this guide, we&rsquo;ll share details on Redfish seasonality in Florida, how to hook &lsquo;em, and where to go.<\/p><p>By the time you&rsquo;re done reading, you&rsquo;ll be ready to pack your bags and get your hands on a Redfish of your own. Let&rsquo;s dive in!<\/p><h2 id=\"when-is-redfish-season-in-florida\">When is Redfish season in Florida?<\/h2><p>Technically, Redfish are found in Florida&rsquo;s waters year-round. That doesn&rsquo;t mean you can always keep them, though, but we&rsquo;ll dive into that a little later. For now, let&rsquo;s take a look at where and what kind of fish you can catch at different points in the year.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143330\/Redfish-Seasonality-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Redfish being held up with the marsh in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-27937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143330\/Redfish-Seasonality-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143330\/Redfish-Seasonality-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143330\/Redfish-Seasonality-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143330\/Redfish-Seasonality.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Most anglers will tell you that late summer and fall are peak seasons for Redfish. Why? It&rsquo;s when they spawn! From August&ndash;November, adult fish head out of the shallows and into the inlets, passes, and lagoons. The fish are big, aggressive, and ready to bite. They make a unique &#8220;drumming&#8221; sound while spawning (hence the name Red Drum) so keep your ears peeled to hear it.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re ok with battling smaller fish, head out in winter and spring. This is when juvenile Redfish (measuring under 30 inches) stay inshore, sticking to grassy shorelines, oyster beds, and muddy bottoms. It&#8217;s your best opportunity to sight cast for them, as the shallow waters increase visibility.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='100' data-destination-title='Florida' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='redfish'data-headline='Top Redfish Fishing Charters in Florida'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-can-i-catch-redfish-in-florida\">How can I catch Redfish in Florida?<\/h2><p>One of the things that makes Redfish such a desirable target is the relative ease with which you can catch them. More often than not, you won&rsquo;t need a complicated setup and you can play around with different baits and lures. These fish can be hooked from a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/FL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">charter boat<\/a>, a pier, or a well-positioned spot on land. What more could you ask for?<\/p><p>Below, we&rsquo;ll dive into the different techniques you can try. We&rsquo;ll also look into Redfish baits and lures to help you make the right choice.<\/p><h3 id=\"whats-the-best-bait-for-florida-redfish\">What&rsquo;s the best bait for Florida Redfish?<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish-Bait-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A shrimp being used for bait with fishing gear in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-27933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish-Bait-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish-Bait-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish-Bait-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish-Bait.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>This is a question that comes up a lot among anglers. Luckily, the answer is pretty simple. Redfish are voracious eaters that latch on to just about anything &ndash; as long as you&#8217;re presenting it correctly. Naturally, their diet consists of baitfish like minnows, crab, shrimp, and mullet. If you&rsquo;re using live bait, these are great choices. For even more success, try to mimic what&rsquo;s already in season.&nbsp;<\/p><p>You aren&#8217;t limited to just live bait, either. There are plenty of artificials to try out. Plastics mimicking shrimp or mullet are a great place to start. Alternatively, try shallow running spoons and jigs. Fly anglers and spin casters alike can make use of poppers to lure the fish out to the surface. This will result in spectacularly explosive strikes. For more information on Redfish baits, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/best-redfish-bait\/\">this blog post<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"spinning\">Spinning<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134754\/Redfish-fishing-at-St.-George-Island-Captain-Doug-Chason.jpg\" alt=\"An elderly fisherman in a cap and sunglasses sitting on a fishing boat, holding a big Redfish\" class=\"wp-image-46448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134754\/Redfish-fishing-at-St.-George-Island-Captain-Doug-Chason.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134754\/Redfish-fishing-at-St.-George-Island-Captain-Doug-Chason-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/02\/14134754\/Redfish-fishing-at-St.-George-Island-Captain-Doug-Chason-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo taken by Captain Doug Chason<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Now that we&rsquo;ve covered the types of bait to use, let&rsquo;s dive into techniques. If you&rsquo;re a novice angler, spin fishing is a great place to start. It&rsquo;s far and beyond the most popular technique for targeting Redfish, for a few different reasons. First off, the waters these fish inhabit are generally shallow. That makes them an ideal target for sight casting.<\/p><p>What that means is casting and hitting the spots where you believe you&rsquo;ve spotted a fish. A medium-heavy rod anywhere from 7 to 10 feet long (depending on the size of the fish you&rsquo;re targeting) will do. Most anglers pair their rods with 10&ndash;30 lb braided lines. Since visibility is an important factor in sight casting, it&rsquo;s also a good idea to bring polarized glasses with you.<\/p><h3 id=\"fly-fishing\">Fly Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/04\/14143521\/Fly-fishing-Redfish-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler aboard a charter boat holding a Redfish caught on a fly.\" class=\"wp-image-26894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/04\/14143521\/Fly-fishing-Redfish-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/04\/14143521\/Fly-fishing-Redfish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/04\/14143521\/Fly-fishing-Redfish-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/04\/14143521\/Fly-fishing-Redfish.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>In keeping with the sight casting theme, more experienced anglers can also try their hand at fly fishing for Redfish. Florida&rsquo;s clear and shallow waters are a great venue for both sight casting on the fly, as well as blind casting. That means you&rsquo;ll either look for dark spots in the water that you believe to be fish and cast towards them, or &ldquo;blindly&rdquo; cast towards the structures Redfish gravitate to.<\/p><p>You&rsquo;ll have plenty of flexibility in choosing a fly pattern. In fact, we encourage experimentation! Poppers and large streamers can be a good starting point. The rod you choose will depend on the size of the fish you&rsquo;re targeting. Redfish weighing up to 15 pounds can be hooked with any sized rod. Big Bull Reds may require up to a 10 wt rod.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='100' data-destination-title='Florida' data-category-title='Redfish Fishing' data-category='fish' data-category-id='53' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about Redfish Fishing in Florida<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"where-can-i-catch-redfish-in-florida\">Where can I catch Redfish in Florida?<\/h2><p>You&rsquo;ll find Florida&rsquo;s Redfish along the state&rsquo;s grassy shorelines, shallow flats, and sandbars. They&rsquo;re also available in the surf spanning nearly the entire length of the Gulf coastline. Not to mention the Atlantic Coast and even coastal rivers and streams. It&rsquo;s safe to say that these fish are well dispersed! Below, we dive into just a few spots to visit for a Redfish face-off. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143333\/Indian-River-Lagoon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Indian River Lagoon at sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-27928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143333\/Indian-River-Lagoon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143333\/Indian-River-Lagoon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143333\/Indian-River-Lagoon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143333\/Indian-River-Lagoon.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/mosquito-lagoon?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Mosquito Lagoon<\/a><\/strong>: It&rsquo;s first on our list for a reason. As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/indian-river-lagoon?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Indian River Lagoon<\/a> system, it&rsquo;s one of the best destinations for Redfish fishing in the nation. You&rsquo;ll find them in the grassy flats year-round. Fly anglers and spin fishers alike will enjoy sight casting in these clear and protected waters!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/tampa-bay?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\"><strong>Tampa<\/strong> <strong>Bay<\/strong><\/a>: Another great spot for year-round fishing in Florida. Tampa&rsquo;s landscape includes flats and mangrove shorelines, as well as deeper waters with underwater structure that Redfish love.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/apollo-beach?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Apollo Beach<\/a><\/strong>: Located just west of Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach is another fantastic Redfish spot. You&rsquo;ll target them in the flats and along the mangrove shorelines in spring, summer, and fall.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/fort-myers?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Fort Myers<\/a><\/strong>:&nbsp;Fishing for Redfish in Fort Myers and nearby Cape Coral, as well as Sanibel, Pine, and Captiva Islands is a treat. Head to the grass flats, deep channels, and dense mangroves around the islands for consistent action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/florida-keys?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=27882\">Florida Keys<\/a><\/strong>: Yep, that&#8217;s right! Redfish live as far south as the incredible Florida Keys. These adaptable fish can be found here year-round inhabiting the multiple run-offs and deeper creeks and canals in the Everglades. Look out for structure like fallen tree trunks and rock piles before you start to cast.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"florida-redfish-regulations\">Florida Redfish Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/24164516\/Florida-Redfish.jpg\" alt='An infographic with the text \"Florida Redfish Regulations\" on a blue background. ' class=\"wp-image-73980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/24164516\/Florida-Redfish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/24164516\/Florida-Redfish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/24164516\/Florida-Redfish-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/24164516\/Florida-Redfish-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Florida&rsquo;s fisheries thrive thanks to fishing regulations that encourage reproduction and curb overfishing. This applies to Redfish too! The fact that these fish are so plentiful in Florida&rsquo;s waters today is considered something of a success story. In fact, in the late 80s, the state&rsquo;s stock was severely overfished.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Since then, bag and size limits have been introduced to great success. The population today exceeds the FWC&rsquo;s management goals. Below, we&rsquo;ll dive into the basics related to fishing licenses, as well as bag and size limits, so you can ensure your trip is both successful and lawful.<\/p><h3 id=\"fishing-licenses\">Fishing Licenses<\/h3><p>Every angler between the ages of 16&ndash;65 needs a license to cast a line in Florida. If you&rsquo;re fishing aboard a saltwater charter, your captain will cover the license for you. Heading out on your own? You&rsquo;ll need to buy one online or from an FWC vendor. If you need more details, we&rsquo;ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-fishing-license\/\">a whole article<\/a> dedicated to Florida fishing licenses.<\/p><h3 id=\"redfish-bag-and-size-limits\">Redfish Bag and Size Limits<\/h3><p>Equally important to having a fishing license is making sure you&rsquo;re staying within size and bag limits. In general, Florida&rsquo;s Redfish slot is no less than 18 inches and no more than 27 inches. Bag limits will vary depending on which of the three Redfish management zones you&rsquo;re fishing. Closed seasons, catch and release regulations, and other factors can also vary between the management zones, so make sure you&rsquo;re consulting the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/red-drum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FWC<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"florida-redfish-faqs\">Florida Redfish FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">When is Redfish season in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><b>Redfish (Red Drum) season in Florida is open year-round<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but harvest rules apply and these vary by region. In some areas\u2014like the Indian River Lagoon\u2014Redfish are catch-and-release only to help protect the population.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">How many Redfish can you keep in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In most parts of Florida, anglers can keep <\/span><b>one Redfish per person per day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (vessel limits may apply depending on the region). Some areas allow up to <\/span><b>four fish per boat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while others limit vessels to <\/span><b>two fish total<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so check local regulations ahead of time or hire a local guide.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you keep Redfish in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, <strong>you can keep <\/strong><\/span><strong>Redfish in Florida<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provided you follow local regulations. Strict bag limits apply and you can only harvest fish within the legal slot size. It\u2019s worth noting that the Indian River Lagoon system (one of the most popular spots for Redfish) has limited the species to catch-and-release.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">How to catch a Redfish in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To catch <\/span>Redfish in Florida<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, anglers usually fish shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars where these fish hunt shrimp, crabs, and bait fish. Popular tactics include <strong>casting <\/strong><\/span><b>live shrimp, mullet, or soft-plastic lures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> near structure or <strong>sight-fishing<\/strong> for tailing Reds in shallow water. Many anglers also use <strong>popping cork rigs<\/strong> to attract strikes.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"4\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-4\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Are Florida Redfish good to eat?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-4\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indeed, <\/span><b>Florida Redfish are excellent table fare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! Their firm, mild-flavored meat works well grilled, blackened, or fried, which is why the species became famous in Gulf Coast cuisine. Many anglers prefer smaller \u201cslot\u201d fish because they tend to have the best texture and flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"5\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-5\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to catch Redfish in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-5\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can catch <\/span><b>Redfish all along Florida\u2019s Gulf and Atlantic coasts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, particularly in shallow estuaries and coastal marshes. Well-known hotspots include <\/span><b>Tampa Bay, Mosquito Lagoon, the Indian River Lagoon, the Everglades, and the Florida Panhandle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, where grassy flats and mangrove shorelines provide their ideal habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"6\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-6\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the legal size for Redfish in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fda573c4c48-item-6\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The legal <\/span><b>slot size for Redfish in Florida is 18\u201327 inches total length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Any fish smaller or larger than that must be released. This slot limit protects juvenile fish while allowing larger breeding Redfish to remain in the population and sustain the fishery.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is Redfish season in Florida?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Redfish (Red Drum) season in Florida is open year-round, but harvest rules apply and these vary by region. 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This slot limit protects juvenile fish while allowing larger breeding Redfish to remain in the population and sustain the fishery.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"florida-redfish-the-ultimate-inshore-game-fish\">Florida Redfish: The Ultimate Inshore Game Fish<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler holding a Redfish aboard a charter boat. \" class=\"wp-image-27935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/05\/14143331\/Redfish1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>For an inshore adventure in Florida&rsquo;s productive waters, there&rsquo;s no target more versatile. These fish will satisfy every angler. Whether you&rsquo;re a beginner learning the ropes, a family looking to take home a tasty meal, or pro in search of a big battle &ndash; Redfish deliver. What are you waiting for? It&rsquo;s time to see it for yourself!<\/p><p><em>What&rsquo;s your favorite kind of Redfish battle? Any locations or techniques we missed? Let us know in the comments below &ndash; we love to hear from you!<\/em><\/p><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fishing in Florida is fantastic. Nearly every bucket-list species calls its diverse waters home, including pelagic fish, bottom feeders, and a variety of inshore favorites. And while we&#8217;re on the topic of inshore favorites, there&rsquo;s one fish that stands out from the rest. That&rsquo;s right, we&rsquo;re talking about Florida Redfish! 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