What's Biting FLSoutheast Florida
Black Drum in Southeast Florida
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 | 8 | New Moon feeding boost. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 8 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6 | Breezy 22 mph |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6 | Breezy 21 mph |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 6 | Breezy 22 mph |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 4 | Strong wind 26 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 6 | Breezy 23 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
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.