Habitat: In winter, Redfish are found in sea grass, over muddy or sand bottoms, or near oyster bars or spring fed creeks.

Behavior: Juvenile Redfish are an inshore species until they reach roughly 30 inches (4 years). They then migrate to the near shore population.

Appearance: Chin without barbels, Copper-bronze body; lighter in clear waters, 1 to many spots at the base of the tail, Mouth horizontal and opens downward, Large scales