Fishing Charters in Texas
Browse fishing charters in Texas that can help you catch black drum.
Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips
Texas Red Fish Adventures
Harlingen, Texas
The Lower Laguna Madre is one of the finest spots to fly fish for red fish (red drum), black drum, speckled trout, flounder, tarpon, snook, sheepshead, and ladyfish.
Big John's Fishing Guide
Port Isabel / South Padre Island , Texas - Red Fish - Trout - Snook - Black Drum - Flounder - Over 30 years of experience, you're guaranteed a catch of a lifetime!
South Texas Fly Fishing
South Texas saltwater fly fishing charters with captain Eric Knipling from Port O’Connor to Rockport TX. Catch Redfish, Sea Trout and Black Drum, large Jack Crevalle and Tarpon along the southern Texas Gulf Coast.
Kenjo Fly Fishing
Guided Texas Saltwater Fly Fishing Trips with Captain Kenjo. Come sight-casting in Port Aransas for redfish, black drum and speckled trout.
Days Off Outfitters
We love the fishing and hunting in Port O' Connor, Texas. Also known as POCTX! Fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flouder and Black Drum is plentiful in this location. Offshore season is enjoyed by catching Red Snapper, King Fish, and Dorado.
Salty Peters Guide Service
Photos from previous fishing trips. Big smiles and even bigger fish (redfish, trout, and black drum) in Port O/Connor.
Spot N' Tails Fishing Charters
Corpus Christi fishing charters in Corpus Christi Bay, Baffin Bay, Aransas Bay, Laguna Madre. No Fish No pay! Catch redfish, black drum, speckled trout, and flounder.
Escape Charters
We offer 8 hour bay fishing trips for up to 6 people to catch redfish, black drum and speckled trout or flounder.
Saltitude Outfitters
Rockport Texas Fishing Guide and Duck Hunting Guide - Capt. Sam Schiwart has years of experience fishing for redfish, speckled trout, black drum and flounder plus a variety of duck hunting trips are offered in the fall and winter months.
Jason Catchings Hunting & Fishing Adventures
Explore our premium fly and light tackle fishing adventures in Texas and Louisiana. Our guides have hundreds of years of combined fishing experience on the flats of the Texas Gulf Coast and the Marshes of Louisiana. Redfish, sea trout, black drum and more await. Our guides know how to put you on the fish.
Best Time to Catch Black Drum
Black Drum can be caught year-round in Pilot Point. Right now in May, activity is high.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Black Drum
Pilot Point, Texas, offers some surprisingly good opportunities to tangle with Black Drum, especially in the brackish waters where Lake Ray Roberts connects to the saltwater systems. These hard-fighting fish are more common than many anglers realize. Focus your efforts during the cooler months, from late fall through early spring, when they move into shallower waters to feed. Look for them around structure like docks, pilings, and oyster beds, where they use their sensitive barbels to find crustaceans and shellfish. Cut bait, such as shrimp or crab, fished on the bottom is the go-to method. A Carolina rig with a circle hook is perfect for this. A local tip: try fishing the areas around the Highway 377 bridge. The current here can concentrate bait and attract drum. Be aware that the drum in this area can get quite large, so be prepared for a battle. Also, check local regulations regarding size and bag limits, as they can change seasonally.
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How to Catch Black Drum
Black Drum Fishing Regulations in Texas
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
14-30 inch slot limit
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Only one black drum over 30 inches may be retained per person per year.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Texas state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bag limit for Black Drum in Texas?
You can keep up to 5 Black Drum per day in Texas.
What size Black Drum can I keep when fishing near Pilot Point?
There is a slot limit for Black Drum of 14-30 inches. Any fish you keep must fall within this range.
What's a good bait to use for Black Drum around Pilot Point?
Black Drum are bottom feeders and respond well to baits like shrimp, crabs, and cut bait fished near the bottom.
Do I need a saltwater fishing license to catch Black Drum in Pilot Point?
Yes, a Texas Saltwater Fishing License is required to fish for Black Drum.
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