Saltwater
Black drum
Gulf state waters
Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.
Season and limits
- Season
- Open all year
- Size
- 14–24 inches (slot)
- Bag
- 5 a day per harvester
- Note
- Can include one fish over 24 inches
- Legal gear: hook and line, cast net, seine, spear or gig
- Multiple hooks with natural bait and snatching are prohibited
- Special rules apply in Biscayne National Park
Source: FWC, Black drum · last checked Oct 4, 2026
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