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Drum fishing in Georgia

Georgia is home to excellent saltwater drum fishing in coastal waters, bays, and nearshore areas where this species is commonly found.

Types of Drum in Georgia

Best baits and lures for Drum in Georgia

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

Etowah River

16 in · 3 lb

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Black drum

Saint Marys Entrance

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Black drum

Crooked River

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Regulations for Drum in Georgia

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 Georgia 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 June 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Max size

23"

Measurement

Total Length
Edibility
Very Good
Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

32°40′45.8″N 83°11′38.6″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Drum species can you catch in Georgia?
Anglers in Georgia commonly catch several Drum species, including Red drum, Black drum, and Freshwater drum, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters 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.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Drum in Georgia?
Drum are caught in lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout Georgia. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Sidney Lanier, Lake Allatoona, and Lake Sinclair.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.