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What Is Redfish? A New England Fisherman’s Guide to Ocean Perch

Have you ever tried redfish? Often called ocean perch, Acadian redfish (Sebastes fasciatus) is a cold-water catch with deep roots in New England fishing traditions.

Our Official guide Below covers everything from species ID to sourcing. and, how it stacks up against better-known names like snapper and red drum. Get recipes and answer all your faqs.

Redfish on ice with herbs and salt
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