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Redfish Mosquito Lagoon
Mature Red Drum spawn in open oceans, bay's and inlets. Juvenile red drum typically inhabits inland lakes and coastal marshes until they reach maturity between 3 and 6 years of age.
Red Drums are notable game fish, appealing to fly fishermen and anglers with spinning and bait casting tackle alike. In shallow water settings, Red Drum are often seen "tailing," or grubbing for food in such a manner that their tail fins are exposed above the surface of the water, this is the best time to use a push pole and be very quiet as to sneak up close enough to be within casting distance without spooking them.
Sight fishing for tailing Red Drum is an increasingly popular past time all along the United States' East and Gulf Coasts.
The famous Mosquito Lagoon in Florida is also considered one of the most consistent year round fisheries for large Redfish. Large Reds can also be caught from Jacksonville, FL down to Ponce Inlet, FL. On artificial lures such as plugs, spoons and imitation shrimp, also live and cut baits.
