Red Drum usually occur along coastal waters. Three year-old
red drum typically weigh six to eight pounds. The largest
one on record weighed just over 94 pounds. When they are
large they are called Bull reds but are only mature red
drums and most people do not find them good to eat.
Mature Red Drum spawn in near shorelines. Juvenile red drum typically inhabit bays and coastal marshes until they reach maturity between 3 and 6 years of age. They will readily accept any bait but prefer Menhaden. Red Drum are relatives of the Black Drum and the Atlantic Croaker which makes a croaking sound when not under water.
