First Cast species profile
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Saltwater
Also called: drum, oyster cracker, big ugly
Overview
A scent-driven feeder that roots shell, mud, and structure for crab, shrimp, and small shellfish.
- Family
- Sciaenidae
- Typical habitat
- Bridge pilings, Oyster beds, Channels
- Takes
- Blue crab, Dead shrimp, Fishbites, Blue crab chunks
- Seasonality
- Cool-season drum often stack near channels, bridges, and jetties.
Identification
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Identify a catch →Regulations
5 fish per day; 14 - 30 in; season open. One black drum over 52 inches may be retained per day as part of the five-fish daily bag limit.
Bag limit: 5 fish per day
Length: 14 - 30 in
One black drum over 52 inches may be retained per day as part of the five-fish daily bag limit.
Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.