St. Simons Fishing Charters - Coastal Georgia Fishing for Bull Redfish

GEORGIA REDFISH GUIDE Richie Lott has been redfishing the Georgia Coast for over 20 years. GEORGIA REDFISH are plentiful during Spring and Fall. The Redfish in Georgia can weigh from 20-50 pounds and are a blast to fight and catch on light tackle! Catching Redfish is one of our perosnal favorites!

Did you know this about Georgia Redfish?

Redfish Facts: Redfish usually occur along coastal Georgia waters in a variety of environments. A three year-old redfish will typically weigh six to eight pounds. The largest redfish on record weighed just over 94 pounds. When they are the larger fish like the one below in the photo, they are called Bull reds or Bull Redfish and most people do not find the large ones good to eat, and it is illegal in Georgia to keep a redfish over 23 inches in length.
Mature Redfish spawn near shorelines and breakers along the beaches of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island near Brunswick Georgia.. Juvenile redfish typically inhabit bays and coastal marshes around St. Simons and Jekyll Island until they reach maturity between 3 and 6 years of age. They will readily accept any bait but prefer Menhaden, Shrimp, Mud Minnows and crabs. Redfish (Red Drum) are relatives of the Black Drum and both make a croaking sound when in trouble, and some believe the croaking sound is a mating ritual.

The most distinguishing mark on the redfish is one large black spot on the upper part of the tail base. Having multiple spots is not uncommon for this fish but having no spots is extremely rare. Scientists believe that the black spot near their tail helps fool predators into attacking the redfish tail instead of their head, allowing the redfish to escape.

2008 Bull Red Season was STELLAR! Looking forward to the 2009 season. The video below is a MUST WATCH!

Below, Pro-Penn Fishing Guide, Capt. Richie Lott and good friend Scott Griffin land their 100th Redfish of the season!

GEORGIA REDFISH during Fall Season from St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick and Sea Island on the Georgia Coast is superb for Redfish. Redfish show up in Georgia in big numbers. If catching a trophy size Redfish is on your agenda, Georgia should be your target. REDFISH in GEORGIA are large fish in Fall, and offer excellent sport on light/medium tackle. The REDFISH in GEORGIA range in size from 20 - 50 pounds and catches can exceed 10 fish on a 4 hour trip.

Book your GEORGIA REDFISH Charter for trophy sized Redfish today. Fish with Pro Redfish Guide Richie Lott for a Redfish Charter you will remember. Want to see more Georgia Redfish from our charters? Click here for more Redfish photos.