What do redfish eat during their different life cycles?
Redfish eat plankton for approximately their first month and then transition to eating crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, oysters, worms, etc. that are suited for their size as they grow. Redfish, like many other fish are opportunistic and will eat what is readily available such as smaller fish, but they mainly feed on crustaceans. Adult redfish have a sub-terminal jaw where the upper jaw extends beyond the lower jaw. A sub-terminal jaw structure is the sign of a bottom feeder.
