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 Homosassa, Florida Area
Black drum move into the inshore areas of Homosassa in huge numbers. While you can catch them year round here, the late fall and end of winter brings some of the best fishing for them. There are so many places you may find them in the inshore waters here and because of all the clear water flats here, sight fishing can be a lot of fun too.
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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