Red drum fishing

The red drum ( Sciaenops ocellatus) is one of the most popular species for sport fishing in the USA and Mexico. It is found in western Atlantic waters Starting from Timaulipas in Mexico to Virginia in the USA.

It can reach 150 cm in length and weigh up to 45 kg. The red corvina has a coppery or reddish brown back and a whitish belly. At the base of the tail is the characteristic black eye spot.

It feeds mainly on crustaceans, mollusks and a variety of fish.

Top Red drum Fishing destinations

Red drum can be fished in the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico in northern Mexico (Timaulipas) and the southeastern United States: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia.

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The best fishing charters for Red drum

Renatalia

Renatalia

San José Del Cabo, San José del Cabo

37,89 ft 37,89 ft 5
From US$440
Non-refundable deposit
SaltyFrog

SaltyFrog

St. Bernard,

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 20
From US$700
FREE cancellation with 14 days notice
SEA PRO

SEA PRO

Galveston, United States of America

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 6
From US$500
Non-refundable deposit
Keepin up with the Jones

Keepin up with the Jones

Rockport, United States of America

22,00 ft 22,00 ft 5
From US$450
Non-refundable deposit
Captain Ted Nesti Fishing Charter

Captain Ted Nesti Fishing Charter

St.petersburg, Saint Petersburg

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 4
From US$800
FREE cancellation with 3 days notice
Sensei

Sensei

Vila Franca Do Campo, São Miguel

42,32 ft 42,32 ft 10
From US$943
Non-refundable deposit
Skinny Water Charters

Skinny Water Charters

Clearwater, Florida

21,00 ft 21,00 ft 3
From US$460
Non-refundable deposit
Galaxia

Galaxia

Ponta Delgada, Azores

34,45 ft 34,45 ft 8
From US$943
Non-refundable deposit
Frontino

Frontino

Vila Franca Do Campo, São Miguel

24,18 ft 24,18 ft 4
From US$707
Non-refundable deposit