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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Red Drum size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut marine waters | Open year-round | under 27 inches | 1 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Maximum length: 27 inches
- Limit
- 1 fish per angler
- statewide — as printed
- “Red Drum (Redfish): Maximum length: 27 inches; Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler; Open Season: Open Year Round”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the red drum
Species of fish
The red drum, also known as redfish, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass, or simply red, is a game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to northern Mexico. It is the only species in the genus Sciaenops.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Red Drum in Connecticut?
under 27 inches in Connecticut state waters.
How many Red Drum can you keep per day in Connecticut?
1 per person per day.
When is Red Drum season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Red Drum a keeper today?
A red drum is a keeper today if it measures under 27 inches, with a daily limit of 1.