Definition

Noun: * Channel Bass: A large edible marine fish (Sciaenops ocellatus) found in coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico. It is also commonly known as the red drum, due to its reddish-bronze color and the drumming sound it can produce.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The angler was thrilled to catch a massive channel bass off the coast of North Carolina.
  • Channel bass is a popular target for sport fishing in the southern United States.
  • The restaurant's specialty is grilled channel bass with a lemon butter sauce.

Advanced Usage

• The term "channel bass" is primarily used in a fishing and culinary context. In scientific and many regional contexts, the fish is more frequently called "red drum".

Variants and Related Words

• Red Drum (n): The most common synonym for channel bass, referring to the same species of fish ().
• Redfish (n): A common regional name, especially in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United States, for the channel bass/red drum.

Synonyms

• Red drum
• Redfish
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases

• Bull red (drum): A term used by anglers to refer to very large, mature channel bass/red drum, typically those over 27 inches in length.

Noun

1. large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico