FISHING REGULATION

Country: US
Jurisdiction: United States — Federal Waters
Authority: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)

Species: red-drum
Common Names: Redfish
Channel bass

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 45.7 cm (18.0 inches)
  Maximum: 68.6 cm (27.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 1 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Federal waters Gulf of Mexico: 1 fish/day, 18–27" slot. Atlantic federal rules differ.

Source: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing/red-drum
Last Verified: 2026-04-22