Best places to catch Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

14 spots with live forecasts for Red Drum — ranked by current conditions.

About Red Drum

Red Drum is a saltwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Red Drum at 14 spots across United States, Mexico, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Red Drum

Months reflect typical catchability by species at this latitude; local seasons and closures apply.

Cape Hatteras NC
97 Good
NW Atlantic
Red Drum · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Striped Bass
Beaufort NC Inlet
96 Good
North Carolina
Red Drum · Bluefish · King Mackerel
Hatteras Inlet NC
96 Good
North Carolina
Red Drum · Bluefish · King Mackerel
Outer Banks North Carolina
96 Good
North Carolina
Red Drum · Striped Bass · Mahi-Mahi
Hilton Head South Carolina
95 Good
South Carolina
Red Drum · Spotted Sea Trout · Cobia
Cocoa Beach Space Coast
94 Good
East Florida
Red Drum · Spotted Sea Trout · Cobia
Port OConnor TX
94 Good
Gulf of Mexico
Red Drum · Spotted Seatrout · Mutton Snapper
Sarasota Bay Gulf
93 Fair
Southwest Florida
Tarpon · Common Snook · Red Drum
Tampico Gulf Mexico
92 Good
Tamaulipas Mexico
Tarpon · Common Snook · Red Drum
Tampa Bay Gulf
88 Good
Tampa Bay
Red Drum · Common Snook · Tarpon
Veracruz Gulf of Mexico
87 Good
Gulf Mexico
Tarpon · Common Snook · Red Drum
Delaware Bay
84 Good
Delaware
Striped Bass · Bluefish · Weakfish
Chesapeake Bay
81 Good
Virginia/Maryland
Striped Bass · Bluefish · Red Drum
Norfolk Virginia Beach
66 Good
Virginia
Striped Bass · Red Drum · Bluefish

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Red Drum?

Red Drum is typically most active around March, April, May, September, October, November. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Red Drum?

FishRadar scores 14 spots for Red Drum across United States, Mexico. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Red Drum a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Red Drum is a saltwater fish.

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