DE Red Drum Fishing Guide

Red Drum are iridescent silvery-gray overall, with a coppery cast that is usually darker on the back and upper sides. They have one large black spot near the tail. Having multiple spots is not uncommon but having no spots is extremely rare.

Diet: crabs, shrimps, and small fishes

Habitat & Range

Red Drum prefer both estuarine and nearshore Atlantic Ocean habitats. They can be found throughout the water column. Immature Red Drum prefer marshy areas of estuaries. They feed on crabs, shrimps, and small fishes.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean and Inland Bays

Fishing Season

All year

References

• Delaware — Red Drum