What's Biting FLSarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Black Drum in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Crabs and clams on bottom around bridges, oyster bars and deep channel edges. Big spawners show in late winter.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | 9 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 8 | Light wind. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 8 | Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 7 | |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 7 | |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 7 | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 7 |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 50–80°F.
Regulations that apply here
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 2026-10-29.