Redfish, channel bass. Maximum up to 80 lbs, average 30 lbs, immature fish range 10-15 lbs. They frequent shallow water and are easily recognized from the characteristic dark ocellated spot or spots.
Food consists of small fish such as grunts, pinfish, crustaceans and molluscs.
The redfish is among the most popular marine sport fish in the United States. That is if you like hot peppers. The truth is that it had always been considered a rough fish with a low value on the market, until the Blacking Redfish recipe came along. You be the judge.