redfish

noun

red·fish ˈred-ˌfish

: any of various reddish fishes: such as

a(1)

: a marine scorpaenid food fish (Sebastes marinus) of the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America that is usually bright rose red or orange red when mature

called also rosefish

(2)

: a fish (Sebastes mentella) related to the redfish

: red drum

Examples of redfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Enjoy world-class fishing for species like tarpon, redfish, and speckled trout. —

Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 Prime inshore catches include redfish, snook, tarpon, spotted sea trout, and flounder. —

Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024 Joey Ingold caught the 36.25-inch redfish on February 28 while casting a paddle tail into the wind near Panama City. —

Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024 Closer to the shore and in the bay, the daily catch could include redfish, flounder, black drum, and trout. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redfish

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