Species guide
How to catch Redfish
Centroberyx affinis
Redfish, also known as Eastern nannygai or Golden snapper, are medium-sized saltwater fish found mainly on the continental shelf and slope. They school near the seabed during the day and move to upper water layers at night to feed. These fish are predators that hunt macrofauna in their environment.
Where they live
Inhabits saltwater regions of the Pacific, typically found on the continental shelf and slope from 10 to 450 meters deep. Schools near the seabed by day, moving higher in the water column at night.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- macrofauna
- small marine animals
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- squid pieces
- prawns
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- metal blades
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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