State of Red Drum
Are red drum in trouble?
6/16/20251 min read
From SC DNR:
Red drum, reds, spottail bass — whatever you call them, these fish play a big role in the coastal economy and culture.
Unfortunately, a recent study indicates that red drum across the Southeast (SC, GA, FL) are in trouble. Looking at just South Carolina, SCDNR biologists found similar results: the numbers of both young and adult fish have fallen considerably, and we’re removing too many fish from the population each year to be sustainable.
Over the next few months, we'll be sharing more about this important fish and how anglers can be part of the solution by following best practices on the water.
Read more about these study findings here: https://asmfc.org/species/red-drum