The black drum is the largest of the drum family. It is very powerful because of its size and broad shoulders. Black drum in the 30 pound range are common and they can exceed 100 pounds. These fish are found on the Atlantic Coast and along the Gulf Coast.
Black Drum Fishing in the Bradenton, FL Area
Black Drum are found in the inshore waters of Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key. There is a lot of good water to fish here with all the bays, creeks, bridges, passes and more. You can target black drum here however, most anglers will catch them while fishing for redfish, snook and sea trout.
Black Drum Fishing Tips
Spring and fall are popular times to target black drum because they head into the bays and inlets to spawn. They feed on the bottom and some of the best baits are clams and crabs.
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