First Cast species profile
Puppy Drum
Pogonias cromis
Overview
A juvenile black drum profile for beginner-friendly inshore fishing around marsh drains, flats, channels, piers, oyster, and grass edges.
- Family
- Sciaenidae
- Typical habitat
- Marsh drains, Flats, Channels, Piers, Oyster edges
- Takes
- Shrimp, Crab, Fish bites
- Seasonality
- Moving tide helps; check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Identification
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Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualVerify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.