Black Drum Fishing

Pogonias Cromis

30-67 inch
15-88 lb

Black Drum are large, bottom-feeding fish commonly found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Known for their deep, drumming sound produced by special muscles, they feed on crabs, oysters, and shrimp. Younger Black Drum have striking vertical stripes, while adults are typically dark gray or black.

Lures & Baits

jigs
shads
squids
crabs

Fishing Tips

Water type: salt
Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Jighead, Circle hook
Hook size: 1/0 - 5/0

How to Catch Black Drum

still fishing
bottom bouncing
jigging
trolling
night fishing
bottom fishing

Where to Catch Black Drum

United States

Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia

Best Fishing Spots for Black Drum

Venice Marina (Mississippi River Delta)
Flamingo (Florida Bay/Everglades)
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
Mustang Beach Airport, Port Aransas
Cape May
San Luis Pass
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Fort Pierce Inlet
Port Mansfield
Folly Beach
Charleston Harbor
Pensacola Bay
Atlantic Ocean (Virginia and North Carolina) and Chesapeake Bay
Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas
Crystal River
Fernandina Beach
Sea Girt Reef
Horn Island, Mississippi

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