- United States/
- Drum fishing in the United States/
- Florida/
- Drum fishing in Florida
Types of Drum in Florida
Drum fishing spots in Florida
Best baits and lures for Drum in Florida
BiteGuide combines your real-time weather, water conditions, and target species to suggest lures and colors that'll work right now. Built on millions of real catches from the world's largest fishing community.
The right bait right now
Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!
Biggest Drum catches
Latest Drum fishing reports in Florida
Red drum
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
Regulations for Drum in Florida
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of July 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.
Additional information
Edibility
Synonyms
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
Regulations for
/-83.804761,27.69933649922805,10,0.00,0.00/600x250?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
From the Fishbrain blog
Learn where to fish, when to fish, and top tips from our anglers to help you land that personal best
From the beaches of Florida to the Great Lakes tributaries in Pennsylvania, learn how fish adapt to fall weather and how you can capitalize on that change.
Exclusive Q&A with Fishbrain team member and Captain's Log Host Jonathan Moss: Behind the Scenes of the Hit Outdoor Show
Every fall, anglers in the gulf and Atlantic become obsessed with pumpkins. Not because of the looming Halloween holiday, however, but the presence of bull redfish. Learn more about why these giant fish are one of the most sought after species in saltwater this time of year.
Free trial available
FAQ
🎣 What Drum species can you catch in Florida?
These species can be found in many coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
đź“Ť Where are the best places to catch Drum in Florida?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.