Florida regulations
Black Drum Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida black drum regulations in 2026: 14″ min size, 5 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (4)
Florida Waters
- Gear
- Seines
beach or haul seines measuring no larger than 500 square feet of mesh area, no larger than 2 inches stretched mesh size, not constructed of monofilament
Other Florida fish regulations
Other regulated species in Florida with current rule pages — same FWC source, same verification cadence.
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)150 rules
- Snook148 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)59 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)39 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)30 rules
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)10 rules
- Florida Pompano10 rules
- Red Snapper9 rules
- Black Sea Bass7 rules
- Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)7 rules
- Largemouth Bass7 rules
- Cobia5 rules
- Tarpon4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Drum season in Florida?
Black Drum season in Florida is set by FWC. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Black Drum in Florida?
Minimum size for Black Drum in Florida is 14 inches, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Black Drum in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Black Drum in Florida is 5 per harvester per day in Gulf And Atlantic State Waters, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/recreational-gear
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch.