Saltwater drum fishing in the United States is centered on southern waters on the East Coast and the Gulf where black and red drum support major recreational fisheries.
Based on Fishbrain community data

drum catches from the United States were logged onto Fishbrain last year

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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Drum.

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Freshwater drum
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Freshwater drum
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
12 in · 1 lb
Freshwater drum
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Freshwater drum
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
23 in · 6 lb 8 oz
Red drum
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Red drum
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Red drum
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
32 in · 12 lb
Red drum
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight


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