Black Drum regulations
Crabs and clams on bottom around bridges, oyster bars and deep channel edges. Big spawners show in late winter.
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Drum Statewide | open now Open year-round | Slot Limit: 14-24" with one fish over 24" | Daily Bag Limit: 5 per harvester per day (can include one over 24") | Legal Gear: hook and line, cast net, seine, spear or gig. Illegal Gear: Cannot harvest using any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; Snatching prohibited Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.
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Forecasts by region
- Black Drum in Panhandle
- Black Drum in Big Bend and Nature Coast
- Black Drum in Tampa Bay
- Black Drum in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
- Black Drum in Southwest and Ten Thousand Islands
- Black Drum in Florida Keys
- Black Drum in Southeast Florida
- Black Drum in Treasure Coast
- Black Drum in Space Coast
- Black Drum in First Coast