Noun: redfish 'red,fish
- Large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico
"redfish is a favourite target for Gulf Coast anglers";
- red drum, channel bass, Sciaenops ocellatus
- North Atlantic rockfish
"The fishmonger recommended fresh redfish fillets for our dinner";
- rosefish, ocean perch
- Male salmon that has recently spawned
"The redfish's bright coloration began to fade after spawning"
Derived forms: redfishes
Type of: drum, drumfish, rockfish, salmon
Part of: genus Sciaenops, Sciaenops
Encyclopedia: Redfish