Featured Black Drum Guides
Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in North Carolina.
Salty Dawg Fishing Charters
Salty Dawg Fishing Charters specializes in Inshore, Nearshore, Shark Fishing, and Kids Fishing Charters. Based in Ocean Isle Beach NC, but also serving Sunset Beach NC and Holden Beach NC. Veteran-Owned.
Wann Sportfishing Charters
Inshore charter fishing aboard True Grit in Hatteras, NC and Stuart, FL.m fishing light tackle, spinning rods, ltj, lures, bait, livelining, live bait for rockfish, stripers, striped bass, red drum, black drum, speckled trout, weakfish, flounder, spot, croaker, black sea bass, spanish mackerel. Some trolling and lots of casting the shallows for topwater surface action along the shoreline, grassbed, oyster
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How to Catch Black Drum
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Black Drum in North Carolina.
Black Drum Fishing Regulations in North Carolina
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per person
Size Limit
16-25 inches
License Required
Coastal Recreational Fishing License
Consult the latest regulations for any potential changes or area-specific rules.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.