redfish
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Definition of redfish
: 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
b : red drum
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The trip started slowly but quickly ramped up, with a variety of species -- including redfish, speckled trout, marsh bass and more -- coming over the gunwale. — Todd Masson, NOLA.com, "How to find fish in unfamiliar marsh," 24 Apr. 2018 Matagorda - Guide Glenn Ging reported and impressive mixed bag of trout, redfish and black drum while drifting West Bay. — Bink Grimes, Houston Chronicle, "Outdoors report: March 25," 24 Mar. 2018 Use jerkbaits and swimbaits near docks, points and mangroves for snook, redfish and trout. — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fishing forecast: June 20, 2018," 20 June 2018 If bait is in the surf, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and redfish are possible. — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fishing forecast: June 19, 2018," 19 June 2018 But as redfish's popularity exploded - aided by Chef Paul Prudhomme's recipes - its population crashed and the state had to end redfish commercial harvest. — Greg Larose, NOLA.com, "Couple sells everything to live on a sailboat; it sinks on day 2: report," 10 Feb. 2018 Matagorda — Guide Tommy Alexander reported limits of redfish on Down South Lures. — Bink Grimes, Houston Chronicle, "Outdoors report: April 29," 28 Apr. 2018 Troll or drift with pogies for tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and bonito are all possible. — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Central Florida fishing forecast: July 15," 14 July 2018 Croakers, members of the redfish and speckled trout family, are considered bycatch when shrimpers are harvesting bait and table fare. — Ralph Winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Croaker season lights up speckled trout action at Baffin Bay," 28 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'redfish.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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