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Red Drum—Biscayne Bay
You can help researchers learn more about red drum. This article will tell you the information scientists need if you catch a tagged or untagged red drum.
OBSERVE CURRENT FISHING REGULATIONS
- Daily recreational bag limit is one fish between 18 and 27 inches per person per day.
- For complete fishing regulations and license information please visit http://myfwc.com/marine/regulation.htm
NON-TAGGED REDFISH
- Record capture location, capture date and time, total length, and angler name, address, and telephone number.
- If you keep your catch (18”–27”), we need the carcass or fin clip. Place in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze.
- If you release your catch, we need a fin clip. Place the fin clip in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze.
- Report capture information to the Angler Tag Return Hotline 1-800-367-4461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com.
- Take the capture information and the carcass or fin clip to one of the participating bait shops listed below.
TAGGED REDFISH
- Record tag number, capture location, capture date and time, total length, angler name/address/telephone number.
- If you release your catch, do not remove the external tag and take a fin clip. Place the fin clip in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze.
- If you keep your catch (18"–27"), we need the tag and a fin clip or the carcass. Please place in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze.
- Report capture information to the Angler Tag Return Hotline 1-800-367-4461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com.
- Take the capture information and the carcass or fin clip to one of the participating bait shops listed at the end of this article.
FIN CLIP GUIDELINES
- To receive a free fin clip kit, contact FWC at the Angler Tag Return Hotline 1-800-367-44461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number.
- Clip a nickel-sized piece of tissue from the top end of the tail fin (tissue grows back). Wrap in foil and place in a plastic bag. Keep on ice or freeze. Take the capture information and fin clip to one of the participating bait shops as soon as possible.
CARCASS AND FIN CLIP COLLECTION SITES
| A-OK Fish N'Bait |
732 S. Krome Avenue, Homestead |
(305) 248-2221 |
| Cole's Bait & Tackle |
9698 S.W. 328 Street, Homestead |
(305) 230-3090 |
| Don's Bait & Tackle |
30710 S. Federay Hwy, Homestead |
(305) 233-0848 |
| High Tailin-It |
20264 Old Cutler Road, Homestead |
(305) 247-6616 |
| Scott's Bait & Tackle |
8241 S.W. 124th Street, Miami |
(305) 278-7006 |
Visit Our Fisheries Section for more information.
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