b'Coastal Bend Most Popular SpeciesRed SnapperFound in 30-200 of water offshore, especially around natural and artificial reefs like shipwrecks and oil drilling platformsReaches maturity at 2-5 years of age, can live up to age 50 and weigh up to 50 lb.Texas state waters, within 9 miles offshore, is the only Gulf Coast jurisdiction where Red Snapper can be fished outside the 48-day federal seasonSpeckled Troutaka Spotted Sea TroutLives in shallow estuaries along the Western Atlantic coastline to the Gulf of Mexico, from Massachusetts to the Yucatan Peninsula in MexicoMost large specks are females, up to 9-10 years oldPrefers shallow seagrass and oyster beds in spring and summer, and will shelter from cold water in deeper channels and reef formations in winterRedfishaka Red DrumFast growing, reaching 22-24 and 6-8 lb. in 3 yearsPrefers shallow waters (1-4) along edges of bays with submerged vegetation, and shoreline breaks such as coves, jetties, and guts between sand barsBlack spot on tail fools predators into attacking tailTexas record is 59.5 lb., US 94lb. in North CarolinaTheCoastalBend.com THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINEFall 2019 125'