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Red Drum—Tampa Bay
Anglers can help by reporting information on any red drum captured in Tampa Bay. Some of the hatchery red drum have both external streamer tags and acoustic transmitters.
OBSERVE CURRENT FISHING REGULATIONS
IF YOU CATCH A RED DRUM WITH A TAG
- Record tag number, capture location, capture date and time, total length, angler name/address/telephone number.
- If you keep your catch we need the head and tag(s). Place the head and tag in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze it.
- If you release your catch, do not remove the external tag; repeat captures are common.
- Report capture information to the Angler Tag Return Hotline
1-800-367-4461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com.
- Take the capture information and head to one of the participating bait shops listed below.
IF YOU CATCH A RED DRUM WITHOUT A TAG
- Record capture location, capture date and time, total length, angler name/address/telephone number.
- Whether you keep your catch or release it, we need a fin clip. Place the fin clip in a plastic bag and keep on ice or freeze it.
- Take the capture information and fin clip to one of the participating bait shops listed below.
FIN CLIP GUIDELINES
- To receive a free fin clip kit, contact FWC at the Angler Tag Return Hotline 1-800-367-44461 or tagreturn@MyFWC.com. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number.
- Clip a nickel-sized piece of tissue from the top end of the tail fin (tissue grows back). Wrap in foil and place in a plastic bag. Keep on ice or freeze. Take the capture information and fin clip to one of the participating bait shops as soon as possible.
CARCASS AND FIN CLIP COLLECTION SITES
| A-24 HR Bait & Tackle |
12212 E. Morris Bridge Road, Tampa |
(813) 989-2248 |
| Alafia Bait & Tackle |
9808 Vaughn Rd., Gibsonton |
(813) 671-2248 |
| Bait Bucket |
108 Pinellas Bayway, St. Petersburg |
(727) 864-2108 |
| Bonnie's Bait & Tackle |
613 Ft. Harrison, Clearwater |
(727) 446-2772 |
| Bullfrog Creek Bait & Tackle |
11307 U.S. Hwy 41 S., Gibsonton |
(813) 671-5888 |
| Buddie's Bait & Tackle |
6439 W. Courtney Campbell Cwy, Tampa |
(813) 287-1026 |
| Causeway Bait & Tackle |
4902 Causeway Blvd, Tampa |
(813) 671-1424 |
| Denny B's Bait & Tackle |
9735 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa |
(813) 885-9811 |
| Fisherman's One Stop Bait & Tackle |
11530 U.S. Hwy 41 S., Gibsonton |
(813) 677-5659 |
| Gandy Bait & Tackle |
4923 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa |
(813) 839-5551 |
| Gibb Town Bait Shop |
11101 U.S. Hwy 41 S., Gibsonton |
(813) 672-7952 |
| Ruskin Bait & Tackle |
1519 U.S. Hwy 41 S., Ruskin |
(813) 641-2325 |
| Shell Point Bait & Tackle |
3340 Shell Point Rd. W., Ruskin |
(813) 641-3662 |
| The North Pier - Skyway Bridge |
P.O. Box 12774, St. Petersburg |
(727) 865-0668 |
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