Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
A heavyweight inshore drum that produces a deep drumming sound — often the largest fish caught from Gulf and Atlantic piers.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Good
Feb
Prime
Mar
Prime
Apr
Prime
May
Good
Jun
Good
Jul
Slow
Aug
Slow
Sep
Good
Oct
Good
Nov
Good
Dec
Good
Best Techniques
- bottom fishing
- fish-finder rig
- sight fishing
- jetty fishing
Top Baits
- fresh blue crab
- half crabs
- fresh shrimp
- clam strips
- cut squid
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