Pogonias cromis
Black drum fishing: the winter heavyweight
When the water cools, big black drum move into the inlet and around the bridges. Fish over 40 pounds are common in winter, and they are a great target when the weather keeps the bigger boats at the dock. The smaller ones are excellent on the table.
Text or call (407) 948-5035
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- Season
- December to March for the big ones
- Where
- Ponce Inlet, the Intracoastal bridges, the deeper edges of the lagoon.
- Size
- 5 to 60 lb
- Best trip
- Half Day, 4 hours, $450
How we fish for black drum
Crabs and clams on the bottom, heavier tackle for the giants.
When to book
| Species | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black drum | Jan: Peak | Feb: Peak | Mar: Peak | Apr: Good | May: Possible | Jun: Possible | Jul: Possible | Aug: Possible | Sep: Possible | Oct: Good | Nov: Good | Dec: Peak |
Orange is peak, teal is good, light blue is possible. The highlighted column is the current month.
Tarpon, full day“Everything we wanted it to be and more. We caught 22 fish, including six tarpon.”
Snook“Captain Fred is the real deal. Landed a 37-inch snook.”
First-timers“Perfect host and a patient teacher for newcomers. Caught a bunch of fish and saw manatees and dolphins.”
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Black drum on your mind? Text Capt. Fred.
Send your date, half or full day and how many anglers to (407) 948-5035. You will hear back fast, usually from the boat.
Text or call (407) 948-5035