Featured Black Drum Charters in Ocean Isle Beach

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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.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Best Time to Catch Black Drum

Peak season: May, June. Also good: March, April, July, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: fair

Moderate activity. Black Drum can be caught but may require more effort and local knowledge.

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Black Drum

Various

Black Drum is a popular gamefish species.

How to Catch Black Drum

Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Black Drum in Ocean Isle Beach.

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.

Related Species in North Carolina

Spotted Seatrout

Striped Bass

Redfish

Largemouth Bass

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Other Species to Fish in Ocean Isle Beach

Black Sea Bass Cobia Flounder Spanish Mackerel Spotted Seatrout Sheepshead

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