What's Biting FLSoutheast Florida
Black Drum in Southeast Florida
Crabs and clams on bottom around bridges, oyster bars and deep channel edges. Big spawners show in late winter.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 5 | Breezy 23 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.6 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 3 | Strong wind 30 mph. Rain likely 73%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4 | Strong wind 25 mph. Rain likely 86%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 6 | Breezy 18 mph. Rain likely 71%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 7 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 8 | Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 8 | Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 50–80°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Drum Statewide | open now Open year-round | Slot Limit: 14-24" with one fish over 24" | Daily Bag Limit: 5 per harvester per day (can include one over 24") | Legal Gear: hook and line, cast net, seine, spear or gig. Illegal Gear: Cannot harvest using any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; Snatching prohibited Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.