how far out can keep redfish

[redroaster]

back n forth, back n forth, i keep hearing we able to keep redfish under 9 miles out one day and then only 3 miles out another...has anyone heard the skinny on this deal???

[Mr T]

It is basically inside the federal waters boundary. But that varies along the coast. Some places it is only 3 miles, others, such as around Marsh Island/Shell Keys it extends many miles off the coast. State waters try to encompass structure such as Shell Keys reefs etc, so the boundary changes with the features along the coast. Most maps will show these lines of demarcation.

[redroaster]

how far from jetties?

[BROWN FIN]

Originally Posted by redroaster

how far from jetties?

Depends on if you are stopped by state guys or fed guys. It could possibly fall in the same category as red snapper on what's considered state waters. I personally don't keep them past 3 nautical.

I already usually have to explain the difference in a mangrove snapper and red snapper with the "PFD checkers" anyway.


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[BROWN FIN]

If you have a GPS the fed excepted state line should be on it.


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[Visco]

Originally Posted by BROWN FIN

If you have a GPS the fed excepted state line should be on it.


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X2 on the GPS, but just remember it is up to the officer that decides to check you out on the water. I have always made it a point to stay within 3 miles as that has always been told to me as the gold rule.