Medium inshore setup with a small bottom rig.
SetupPrimary setup for puppy drum tactics.
First Cast species profile
Puppy Drum
Pogonias cromis
A juvenile black drum profile for beginner-friendly inshore fishing around marsh drains, flats, channels, piers, oyster, and grass edges.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
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Movement modelling for Puppy Drum is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Puppy Drum yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Use scent on bottom near drains, oyster, grass edges, piers, and channels.
Marsh drainsFlatsChannelsPiersOyster edges
Regulation card
Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualWhat to throw
Shrimp, Crab, Fish bites and Small bottom rigs around Marsh drains, Flats, Channels.
SaltwaterMarsh drainsFlatsChannelsPiers
Recommended setup
Medium inshore setup with a small bottom rig.
Small bottom rigs
LureMatch the presentation to local forage and current conditions.
Related gear
Gear & Tackle BoxIllustration: First Cast