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Florida Keys Flats Fishing -
What We Fish For
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Red Fish - Sciaenops ocellatus  | | | | Sciaenops ocellatus
(Linnaeus, 1766) | Other Names
channel bass, redfish, spottail bass or reds | Scientific Classification Family: | Serranidae | Genus: | Sciaenops | Species: | S. ocellatus | At A Glance Found: | Coastal waters and near shorelines | Size: | 6 to 8 pounds | Red Fish This top game fish was actually in danger of extinction at one point, but due to a “restricted species” designation in 1989, the red fish is now back in huge numbers. This fish is also known to be a very fast grower, since they can grow to a foot-long in only a year. Anglers can use almost any type of bait to catch the red fish, although the most commonly-used is shrimp.
Fishing or Eco-Tour Reservations
This is the first step in planning your trip with us. Upon receipt of your request, we will contact you with complete booking information as well as answer any questions you may have about you trip with Fish Florida Flats.
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