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Acadian Redfish

Sebastes fasciatus

Family
Sebastidae
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
0.8 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
9

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Mackerel strips

    Tough, oily, and readily available.

  • Herring pieces

    Good scent trail, use fresh or frozen.

  • Sand eels

    A natural prey item for redfish.

  • Clam worms

    Effective on bottom rigs.

  • Shrimp

    Use whole or pieces on a jig head.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft Plastic

    Chartreuse color works well.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Good for trolling deeper waters.

    Buy
  • Crippled Herring JigJig

    Silver or blue, various weights for depth.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Sandeel V2Soft Plastic

    Mimics natural forage perfectly.

    Buy
  • Acme KastmasterSpoon

    Silver or gold, cast and retrieve.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a fish finder to locate schools of redfish near the bottom, then drop your bait or lure right into the school.

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Where to Find Acadian Redfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Acadian Redfish?+

Popular baits for Acadian Redfish include Mackerel strips, Herring pieces, Sand eels, Clam worms, Shrimp. Tip: Use a fish finder to locate schools of redfish near the bottom, then drop your bait or lure right into the school.

Where can I catch Acadian Redfish?+

Acadian Redfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; New Hampshire, United States. WikiCatch lists 9 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Acadian Redfish get?+

Acadian Redfish (Sebastes fasciatus) can reach up to 30.0000012 cm in length and 0.7597 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.

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