Local Species
Red Drum – colloquially known as the Redfish or Channel Bass, this is a species that thrives in coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons. It demonstrates remarkable adaptability, surviving in varying salinity levels, and can often be found in both fresh and salt waters. The Red Drum is also a popular game fish in many U.S regions, revered by anglers for its fighting spirit and its ability to present an exhilarating fishing experience.
Black Drum – commonly found in inshore shallow, brackish waters such as estuaries, bays and tidal creeks. Their diet consists mainly of crustaceans, mollusks and small fish as they primarily inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms for their food source. The population is most abundant in the Gulf of Mexico but can also be seen from Massachusetts to Florida along the eastern coastline of the United States.
Crevalle Jack – commonly found in coastal waters and estuaries all over the planet and quite popular with anglers for their aggressive tendencies and hard-nosed runs. They are also a schooling fish, which is great news for anglers. Because where you find one, you’re likely to find others just waiting to be caught.
